# Mental Health Clinician 2 — Corrections · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Healthcare jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/healthcare) # Mental Health Clinician 2 Corrections - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **PCN** — 20-1083 - **Salary** — $2,918.25 Biweekly (Range 19) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-10-14 - **Closes** — 2026-10-28 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description The Department of Corrections , Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for a Mental Health Clinician 2, located in Anchorage, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC’s Mental Health Clinician video here: Behavior Health What You Will Be Doing : Under the supervision of Mental Health Clinician 3, this position will: Identify severely mentally ill (SMI) individuals convicted of felony charges who are transitioning from DOC custody to felony probation in the Anchorage area Plan and coordinate individualized treatment services for identified SMI people while promoting public safety and reducing the risk of recidivism and re-institutionalism by arranging appropriate community-based services Assess and monitor their caseload in the community while communicating with and supporting services providers. Act as a liaison between DOC mental health, probation, court and community service providers to troubleshoot and promote mutual understanding clinical, forensic and other issues affecting the client while also being able to testify in court and attend Parole Board Hearings, as needed. Require clinical knowledge and skills, however the position does not involve providing clinical services. Our Mission, Values, and Culture : We are dedicated to providing essential health care and to promoting rehabilitation. We are committed to a culture of professionalism, quality and safety. We seek applicants who are interested in furthering the HARS Mission and who will strive to uphold the Division’s Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork and Safety. Benefits of Joining Our Team : We are seeking applicants who are highly motivated and competent professionals to join our diverse team and provide care to an underserved group of people across the State of Alaska. This position will provide you with an opportunity for professional growth and assisting people in returning to the community as better citizens. The benefits of this position include gaining a strong working knowledge of the criminal justice system, community supports and an inter-agency multidisciplinary team that support re-entrant success. The Working Environment You Can Expect : This position is primarily co-located with the Anchorage Probation Office team, in Anchorage. This position will work closely with a team of mental health clinicians, medical staff, probation officers and reentry support team. Who We Are Looking For : We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior. Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Minimum Qualifications Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Master’s degree from an accredited college in counseling, psychology, social work, child guidance, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field. AND Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Psychology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of human behavior and performance in various contexts, mental processes, or the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Therapy and Counseling: Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental ailments, and career guidance. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Professional experience performing psychotherapeutic casework. “Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Special Note: Some positions require the incumbent be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Professional Counselor. This requirement will be addressed in the job posting. Additional Required Information REQUIRED DOCUMENTS If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following: Transcripts from highest level of education completed Three professional references LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor. 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