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Employment Openings

NEW GRADUATES ARE WELCOME!

Full Time Masters Level Clinician (open 6/30/09 or when filled)

Part Time Masters Level Clinician (potential opening)

Part Time Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Service Providers

To Apply...

Please complete the Employment Application (download at left), and then email the application along with your resume and a cover letter indicating the position you are interested in to:

susano@raincountry.org

We will review your application packet and contact you by email or phone to set up an interview for the promising candidates. After phone interviews are complete we may choose several top candidates to interview in person before filling the position.

Adding a member to our team is a carefully considered task. We enjoy coming to work because of our dedication to our clients and community, but also because of the qualities of productivity, cooperation, and support between our staff members. We have an excellent staff retention record.

Job Description for Masters Level Clinical Position(s)

PMHS is seeking a masters-level professional to join our small, dedicated team. We are especially successful with providing skilled new graduates licensed supervision and varied clinical experiences to launch their new professional career.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is an opportunity for an unparalleled breadth of clinical experience. We are looking for a clinician who has a working knowledge of substance use disorders, who is eager to creatively engage with children, teens, and families in their home and community, who can meet clients "where they are at," and who enjoys the challenge of responding to “whatever walks through the door.”

PMHS is a nonprofit mental health and substance abuse center located on a rural Southeastern Alaskan island. Petersburg is a fishing community (ranked 9th in the nation in volume of fish product). Residents are primarily of Scandinavian and Alaskan Native origins. Population: 3,100. The island is 211 square miles, with 18+ square miles of muskeg bogs. We’re not cold so much as wet, nestled in the middle of a rainforest. The Alaskan wilderness—with hiking, kayaking, fishing, and camping opportunities—is right outside your door. "Whale watching" can be accomplished on your way to work! Walk the docks at lunch or look out your office window to see the sea lions. For information, see www.petersburg.org.

We deliver a variety of services: psychotherapy (individual, couples, family, group), substance abuse treatment, school social work, case management, emergency services, critical incident stress debriefing, psychosocial rehabilitation, educational workshops, prevention, and client advocacy. We run state-recognized innovative programs that include Digital Storytelling, the Community Garden Project, and the “Connecting Threads” Crafts Program.

We serve all populations, from severely emotionally disturbed children and chronically mentally ill adults to individuals seeking psychotherapy or substance abuse services. PMHS has built its success on interdisciplinary teamwork and we have strong mutual relationships with local agencies. We hold more than 15 years of top quality-assurance scores from the state of Alaska (scores have ranged from 97% to 100%). Respect for our center is high due to our priority on client confidentiality, competentcy, and responsiveness to community and client needs.

Adding a member to our team is a carefully considered task. We enjoy coming to work because of our dedication to our clients and community, but also because of the qualities of productivity, cooperation, and support between our staff members. We have an excellent staff retention record.

Applicants must be well-educated in professional ethics. The right of client confidentiality at PMHS is paramount. Applicants must be committed to working with children, families, and adults in a variety of therapeutic and rehabilitation modalities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Masters in Social Work, or other clinical field. Prefer one year experience with children and/or teens (this can include school internships). Much of this position will be serving kids and families, but as we are a rural center, your clinical caseload will be varied and you will gain clinical experience with every type of client population. Must have professional energy & competence, & strong verbal & written communication skills. Solid assessment, organizational, and documentation skills required. We will provide supervision & training to work toward licensure.

Our mission is to do “whatever works” in order for our clients to function at the highest possible level of independence and have an improved quality of life.

To be considered for our team, working positively with other staff and other local professionals and community members is a must.

In addition to a positive work environment and licensed supervision, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. There is a relocation stipend as well.