Behavioral Health Triage Clinician
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Job Description
Join Community!
Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology.
It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients.
And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.
Make a Difference
Triage Specialist assists in the coordination and care of patients seeking behavioral health services. The essential function is to determine the nature and severity of the mental health problem of patients presenting to the Crisis Department and to give report to the Crisis Therapists regarding these patients.
Exceptional Skills and Qualifications
Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.
- Knowledge of local resources for behavioral health treatment (Preferred)
- Experience in crisis triage and risk assessment (Preferred)
- 1-2 years of experience with mentally ill or chemically dependent populations (Preferred)
- 4 year/ Bachelor’s degree required (Required)
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Key Responsibilities
The Triage Specialist coordinates care for patients seeking behavioral health services by determining the nature and severity of their mental health issues. They are responsible for reporting findings to Crisis Therapists to facilitate appropriate patient treatment.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree is required for this position. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of experience with mentally ill or chemically dependent populations and knowledge of local behavioral health resources.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
