Job Description

Behavioral Health Therapist

Exceptional team with generous PTO and professional development benefits

Are you seeking a rewarding career where you can impact the life of a child while expanding your own professional development? PIC is a unique organization that offers early intervention services for infants and toddlers in Alaska. Surround yourself with a team of supportive professionals and experience the many rewards of this unique work environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS for BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST:

Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Behavioral Health related field such as Social Work and/or Counseling. Alaska Infant/Toddler Mental Health endorsement Category II or III preferred.

THE ORGANIZATION:

PIC\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to promote the growth and development of young children who experience developmental delays by supporting and strengthening parents. PIC believes:

• All families are special, unique and respected
• Families make choices and decisions about the services they receive
• Families receive information in a sensitive and unbiased manner so they can make the best choices for their child and family
• Families receive the service they need to help them achieve their goals
• Goals are achieved by using resources and supports from PIC, as well as the community
• Learning happens every day in the places children live and play, doing the things the enjoy, with the people who care about and love them

THE POSITION:

The Early Intervention Behavioral Health Specialist provides assessment and intervention services and strategies to assist in fostering the growth and development of children, birth through age three. Work is usually performed as a home-based service designed to directly involve parents in providing family-oriented social, nutritional, developmental, and behavioral opportunities for their children. The Behavioral Health Specialist works as a trans-disciplinary team member providing specific information to support the development and implementation of Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) for clients of the organization. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes Early Childhood Educators/Special Educators, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologist

THE LOCATION:

Alaska has so much to offer! Unlimited adventure, wildlife and new experiences. Experience the adventures that others only dream about! See the Northern Lights or go hiking one of over 100,000 glaciers that cover this vast land. The adventure of a lifetime awaits you.

THE REWARDS FOR YOU:

Amazing team culture, lots of flexibility and opportunity for personal development, generous PTO and holidays, Liability Insurance and competitive salary and health benefits, professional development reimbursement (tuition with qualified loan) and paid time.

Programs for Infants and Children