Behavioral Health Consultant I, II - BURT (Behavioral Urgent Response Team) at Southcentral Foundation

Behavioral Health Consultant I

Hiring Range:

$65,759.60 to $87,692.80

Pay Range:

$65,759.60 to $98,654.40

Behavioral Health Consultant II

Hiring Range:

$75,260.00 to $101,401.60

Pay Range:

$75,260.00 to $112, 964.80

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) on the Behavioral Urgent Response Team (BURT) is responsible for working with customer-owners in an inpatient setting who self-refer or are referred by a provider to assess and address immediate behavioral health and substance use needs, using a solution-focused, brief intervention model.

This position has two (2) levels: a BHC I and a BHC II. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to meet competency requirements and increased independence/autonomy.

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) on the Behavioral Urgent Response Team (BURT) is responsible for working with customer-owners in an inpatient setting who self-refer or are referred by a provider to  assess and address immediate behavioral health and substance use needs, using a solution-focused, brief intervention model.

This position has two (2) levels: a BHC I and a BHC II. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to meet competency requirements and increased independence/autonomy.

Each BURT BHC works on a 4-10 schedule, covering 7 days per week, 8am-6pm; either a Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in behavioral health field including Counseling, Psychology or Social Work; OR PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
2. Obtain Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field within four (4) years of hire.

Additional Qualifications for Behavioral Health Consultant II: Meets all requirements of Behavioral Health Consultant I in addition to the following:

1. At least Two (2) years of supervised clinical work experience for Master’s level behavioral health; OR two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience for PhD or PsyD level; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Behavioral Health Consultant I as SCF.
2. Current Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health procedure is a condition of SCF employment.  You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.  Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (M.easles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and
COVID-19.