Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Days, Full Time (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 screenings, assessments, diagnoses and treatment planning for patients from birth through elder
• Provide brief therapy and continuing care to strengthen families and support recovery
• Lead and facilitate discharge planning and coordinate ALF or transitional placements
• Collaborate with hospital teams and community partners to ensure seamless transitions of care
• Advocate for clients and assist with complex matters such as Power of Attorney when appropriate
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation to meet state, federal, accreditation and billing standards
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts
• Support staff training and help integrate new practices into client services

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Licensed (or in the process of becoming licensed) as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Valid State of Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Clinical Competency to be completed within 3 months of hire and maintained every three years
• Demonstrated experience in discharge planning, care coordination, case management and clinical documentation

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Discharge planning and care coordination across the continuum
• Clinical assessment, screening, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Brief therapy approaches and crisis intervention techniques
• Chemical dependency and substance use assessment knowledge
• Familiarity with tribal health principles and cultural wellness
• Strong documentation, compliance and billing documentation practices
• Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings and patient care conferences
• Client advocacy, skill-building and resource navigation

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave so you can recharge and be present
• Retirement plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance plus short- and long-term disability protection
• Paid training and support to complete SEARHC Clinical Competency requirements
• Licensure assistance and professional development opportunities to grow your career
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and cultural competence
• Meaningful work in Tribal health with benefits that support work-life balance

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