Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Day shift, Full Time (days and exact start/end times not specified)

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 clinical screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and brief therapy for patients across the lifespan.
• Lead and facilitate discharge planning, including placements to ALF or transitional care when appropriate.
• Coordinate care with hospital teams and local community partners to ensure smooth transitions and optimal outcomes.
• Provide clinical support for mental health and chemical dependency needs and arrange appropriate referrals.
• Advocate for patients and families, assisting with complex matters such as Power of Attorney when relevant.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation to meet state, federal, accreditation and billing standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, quality management trainings, and integrate best practices into care delivery.
• Assist with billing duties and provider enrollment tasks as assigned to support program operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or actively in process of licensure
• Valid State of Alaska driver's license or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years thereafter
• Experience with discharge planning, care coordination, case management, and brief therapy

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related discipline (accredited institution)

Knowledge & Skills

• Discharge planning and facilitation of transitions of care
• Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Crisis intervention and interviewing techniques
• Documentation practices that meet accreditation and billing requirements
• Care coordination, patient advocacy and working with community partners
• Familiarity with tribal health settings and culturally informed care
• Basic billing and provider enrollment knowledge

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• $10,000 relocation bonus
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement plan to help you save for the future
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave for work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus life insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and SEARHC-sponsored trainings
• Support with provider enrollment and billing processes

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