Mental Health Clinician Ii (Medical Officer) - Range 24 / Exe

Salary : $96,230.53 - $153,317.33 Annually
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00065
Department: Anchorage Police Department
Division: Deputy Chief of Administrations
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: 3/7/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Police Department (APD)
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week; Shifts Vary
LOCATION: 716 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage
Example of Duties
Perform triage, crisis assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization; referral and linkage services for individuals in crisis through the Mobile Integrated Health Program (MHIP). Provide client-centered MENTAL HEALTH services; implement program goals; provide skilled psychotherapeutic casework services to MIHP clients with mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders. Develop a collaborative relationship with the officer they will be paired with. Work environment is office based and mobile, including roving to individuals in need of MIHP services who are in homeless shelters, residences, hotels, hospitals, other public agencies, and the community at large. Foster relationships with external psychosocial agencies and organizations. Provide consultative services to other Municipal offices. Support other teams of the MIHP, as needed. Participate in department training, planning, and unit strategies. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Medical degree from an accredited Medical School and six (6) years of experience in behavioral/MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders.

• Must possess a State of Alaska Physician License at time of application. (Note: License MUST be attached to the application in order to be considered.)

OR
Master's or higher-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling and two (2) years of experience in behavioral/MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders.
All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).
• Valid State of Alaska driver's license at time of hire.
• Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within (6) months of hire.
• Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty (30) days of hire.

Preferences:

• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional in Psychology
• Counseling
• Marriage and Family Counseling

Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process:
Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
01
In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?

• None/less than High School
• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Medical degree from an accredited Medical School.
• Master's or higher- level Degree in Social Work, Psychological, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling
• Other degree

03
Do you currently possess a State of Alaska Physician License?Note: License MUST be attached to the application in order to be considered.

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of experience do you have in behavioral/MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

05
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
06
List if you have any of the following Licenses.

• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional in Psychology
• Licensed Professional in Counseling
• Licensed Professional in Marriage and Family Counseling

07
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

08
This position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance. The following questions are related to the ability to obtain CJIS clearance. Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than misdemeanor traffic violations?

• Yes
• No

09
Are there any pending criminal charges against you?

• Yes
• No

10
Please describe additional, relevant paid or unpaid work experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the tasks and duties of this position to include approximate number of hours per week. Examples of such work experience may include volunteer work or other extracurricular work (including in high school or college), as well as paid or unpaid work performed for tribes and/or tribal, cultural, community-based, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, professional, or social organizations.
Required Question