Alaska Behavioral Health

Clinicians - looking for a new opportunity to support children as part of a supportive and dynamic team at a company that prioritizes staff training in evidence-based practices? Our children's Partial Hospitalization Program combines individual, family, and group therapy using CBT with medication management and skill development to help kids ages 9 through 17 who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. The team includes an experienced clinical director who can provide supervision for licensure, and an enthusiastic crew of clinical associates who support clients and families using DBT skills. We have several positions open, and offer a signing bonus up to $20,000 for licensed clinicians ($10,000 for unlicensed.) Learn more and apply here: https://loom.ly/EubonW4

Mental illness affects everyone, across race, culture and genders, but minorities experience disparities in mental health outcomes. Factors include stigma, access to care, and social determinants of health. July was established as Minority Mental Health Month in 2008 to highlight the unique needs and challenges of people of color. Learn more here https://loom.ly/9oPgfgk #mentalhealth #NMMHAM

Congratulations to Bob Walker on his 31st workiversary! Bob is our longest-term employee and is currently our IT director. He's the first one we call when we need a new form in our Electronic Health Record, or get a fishy scam email, or have any sort of technical question. We were lucky to have Bob to figure things out when we suddenly had to switch to virtual care during the pandemic! Bob says the company's mission and culture, his colleagues and work relationships, and a good work-life balance are what has kept him with us! Outside of work, he's a proud hockey dad and a new grandfather -- to twins. 💚 Bob - thank you for all your years of service and here's to many more! #AKBH50 #mentalhealth #servingAlaskans #don'tretireyet

Voting is open in @Anchorage Daily News Best of Alaska competition! We're honored to have been nominated in the Behavioral and Mental Health Provider and would appreciate your vote! https://loom.ly/WUdQ2Tk

Reminder: Join us this afternoon in Anchorage to celebrate our 50th Anniversary! Food trucks (free), facepainting, games for children and adults. 4020 Folker street from 3 - 6 pm. We hope to see you there! (Photo from Fairbanks celebration held in May.) #AKBHhistory #mentalhealth #servingAlaskans #backwards5

As we wrap our look at company history, it's time to hear from our current CEO, Jim Myers -- who has his eyes firmly on the future! From the moment he got here, he's been focused on expanding access and figuring out what we can do better. #AKBH50 #mentalhealth #servingAlaskans #thefutureisbright

Thank you for following along over the last few weeks as we have shared our company history! 💚 Learn more about our company history: https://loom.ly/qeQxHZY 💚Whether you are a former staff person, former or current client, or community member, we'd love to hear your memories of Anchorage Community Mental Health Services / Southcentral Counseling / Alaska Behavioral Health! Comment below, or add to our virtual memory wall: https://loom.ly/_gDz5OQ #AKBH50 #mentalhealth #servingAlaskans

It is all about our staff. Every employee, past or present, who we interviewed about our 50th anniversary talked about their colleagues - their dedication, expertise, skills, camaraderie. Our staff are the heart of Alaska Behavioral Health. Thank you all! #AKBH50 #mentalhealth #servingAlaskans #weloveourstaff

Joanna Marshall is approaching her 22 year anniversary at Alaska Behavioral Health! She started as a clinical associate and has grown into other roles over the years. She's currently our Performance Quality Improvement Manager, a perfect role for her! "I enjoy working with great co-workers from all parts of the company that are dedicated to improving things for both staff and clients. " Photo: Joanna (front & right) and the PQI team at a spring retreat! #AKBH50 #mentalhealth #servingAlaskans #alwaysimproving

In 2020, we became a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center! The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration developed the CCBHC model to ensure access to coordinated comprehensive behavioral health care. CCBHCs are required to serve anyone who requests care for mental health or substance use, regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence, or age – including developmentally appropriate care for children and youth. To become a CCBHC, Alaska Behavioral Health had to meet stringent standards for access to service, quality of care, and care coordination. We added primary care, increased access to crisis services, and grew our staff, including incorporating peer support specialists. Our July 2020 e-newsletter highlighted this expansion: https://loom.ly/kz-03q4 More than 3 million Americans are now served through CCBHC's, with 79% of CCBHC's nationwide reporting they serve more clients since becoming a CCBHC. Learn more about CCBHC's: https://loom.ly/4Bgo8fw #AKBH50 #ServingAlaskans #Mentalhealth #CCBHC