ACT Program Manager; $10,000 Sign On Bonus*, $15,000 Relocation and Retention Bonus Eligible

Position Summary: ACT is an acronym for “Access to Collaborative Treatment.” Collaborative treatment refers to a model of care in which primary care providers and mental health providers collaborate to deliver the most effective services for a variety of mental and emotional disturbances. These disturbances include but are not limited to trauma, depression, and anxiety. ACT takes a trauma informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approach to clients, recognizing the effects of numerous environmental factors that prevent people from living safe and healthy lives. ACT uses evidenced-based interventions including, but not limited to, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. The ACT Clinician educates clients about various mental health concerns and the indicated interventions. The ACT Clinician seeks to enhance the capacity of clients to address their own needs. The ACT program provides screening, crisis intervention, short-term therapy services, and appropriate referrals as needed. In addition, the ACT Program Manager attends Outpatient Clinic and other interdepartmental meetings, supervises the ACT clinicians, and manages their time in the Kronos time keeping system. The ACT Program Manager seeks to encourage communication and collaboration among the various Outpatient Clinic disciplines and staff in order to provide the most ethical, appropriate, and effective services and care to the clients.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Master’s degree in a human services related field including social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology. Prefer three (3) years of sobriety if in recovery.
• Minimum Experience:

o    Completed the clinical practicum as part of the Master’s degree.

o    Minimum 5 years clinical experience in a relevant setting. 

o    Experience and proficiency in clinical/therapeutic setting including assessments, crisis intervention, creating therapeutic goals and treatment plan.

o    Clinical supervisory experience preferred.

• License, Certification, Registration: Appropriate State of Alaska licensure for licensed clinical social work or licensed professional counselor within 6 months of hire.
• Equipment/Tools: Must have basic computer knowledge, and the ability to use standard office equipment.  
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills

o    Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills.

o    Sensitivity to varying cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, and attitudes. 

o    Ability to work respectfully with diverse teams, build consensus and motivate change. 

o    Ability to establish rapport quickly with a wide range of people.

• Supervisory Responsibilities:

o    Supervises ACT clinicians by providing clinical supervision and support. 

o    Ensures that ACT clinicians provide ethical, appropriate, and effective services. 

o    Monitors ACT services and makes necessary changes and updates to reflect current treatment philosophies and needs of the population served.

o    Attends relevant Outpatient Clinic/interdepartmental meetings. 

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

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