Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Days, Full Time (specific start/end times not specified)

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments, screenings, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients from birth through elder
• Provide brief direct therapy and continuing care tailored to individual and family needs
• Lead and coordinate discharge planning, including facilitation of patient care conferences and transitional placements
• Coordinate care with hospital teams and community partners to ensure smooth transitions and optimal outcomes
• Advocate for clients, assist with complex legal/financial matters like Power of Attorney when relevant
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation to meet state, federal, accreditation, and hospital billing standards
• Support chemical dependency and mental health referral processes and provide clinical guidance as needed
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, staff trainings, provider enrollment tasks, and quality management initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
• Licensed (or in process of licensure) as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Valid State of Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Clinical competency (SEARHC) required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• Ability to perform case management, crisis intervention, clear clinical documentation, and independent clinical judgment

Education

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related discipline from an accredited institution

Knowledge & Skills

• Discharge planning best practices and transitional care coordination
• Interviewing techniques, crisis intervention, and behavioral observation
• Documentation standards for accreditation and hospital billing
• Ethical and legal aspects of patient care and patient rights
• Case management, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community resource navigation
• Experience with tribal health/cultural wellness and sensitivity to community-specific needs is a plus

Benefits

• Signing bonus: $10,000
• Relocation bonus: $10,000
• Generous retirement benefits
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Participation in quality management trainings and career growth opportunities

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