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Traveling Mental Health Clinician (Substance Abuse Disorder)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate:$35-$45/hr w2
United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Feb 25, 2026
Title: Traveling Mental Health Clinician (Substance Abuse Disorder) Duration: Contract (6+ Months) Location: Anchorage, AK, 99501 Pay Rate: $35-$45/hr w2 Role & Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive behavioral health and limited Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to individuals in custody using a hybrid model of in-person and telehealth delivery. Serve as the designated Traveling MHC, providing services across multiple Department of Corrections facilities. Maintain a primary duty station in Anchorage, Alaska when not in travel status. Conduct monthly on-site visits to assigned rural facilities to provide direct clinical care. Deliver telehealth behavioral health services to assigned facilities during non-travel periods. Perform mental health screenings, assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning. Provide therapeutic interventions including. Individual counseling. Group therapy. Crisis intervention. Conduct suicide risk assessments and provide crisis stabilization services as clinically indicated. Facilitate department-approved suicide prevention training for institutional staff using the standardized curriculum. Provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services on an as-needed basis, including. ASAM Co-Triage screening. ASAM Comprehensive Assessment. Brief interventions using motivational interviewing. Referral coordination. Conduct weekly mental health rounds in segregation units during on-site visits, as required. Respond to Requests for Interview (RFI) and urgent mental health referrals. Document all clinical encounters, progress notes, and assessments in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.. Coordinate care with. Facility medical staff. Psychiatric providers. Required Skills:: Must possess a Master's degree in: Counseling. Social Work. Psychology. Or a related behavioral science discipline. Must meet minimum qualifications equivalent to Mental Health Clinician II (MHC II). Must hold an active, valid, and unrestricted professional license appropriate to discipline. License must be maintained for the duration of the contract. Proof of licensure must be submitted prior to assignment. Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing psychotherapeutic services. Demonstrated experience assessing and treating: Severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) Suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors Personality disorders Substance use disorders Experience working in correctional or institutional settings is preferred but not required. Must provide full-time services (37.5 - 40 hours per week). Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing hybrid or telehealth behavioral health services. Experience working in rural or remote clinical environments. Familiarity with ASAM screening and assessment tools. Knowledge of NCCHC and ACA correctional healthcare standards. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently across multiple facilities. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with custody, medical, and administrative staff.