OPPORTUNITY:
PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking to contract with a mental health professional Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a Federally supported client in Palmer, AK 99645
Our client operates a comprehensive residential program to prepare poverty-level youth(approximately 300), sixteen through twenty-four years of age, for meaningful employment. We seek to engage a qualified licensed Psychologist or LCSW to provide on-site mental health services for a maximum of 24 hours per week.
Work Hours – 24 Hours per week or (3) days out of the average work week. The facility is open Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM with the weekends off. The schedule is open and flexible.
- Increased afternoon/evening hours to be spent in Student Areas (Dorms, Recreation, Counselling, Dining Hall, etc., to meet/interact with students in their environments).
- More direct oversight/guidance/training to staff who lead group counseling sessions.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
- License and Insurance Requirements: The Mental Health Professional (performing work must be registered/licensed/certified by the State as a psychologist or LCSW.
- Experience: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in providing mental health care for adolescents and young adults. Previous practice in settings such as schools, colleges, institutions, military or correctional institutions is desired. Admission and attending privileges at local hospitals or specialty clinics are desired.
- Computer Skills: Experience in Microsoft Word and Outlook is required.
Please send the following:
1. Copy of C.V
2. Copy of State License
3. Proof of Mal-Practice Insurance, if you have it.