Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Chevak

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural, southwest Alaska. The position is based in Chevak, a village in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

Responsibilities

• Provides substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings, and rehabilitation services.
• Works under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Develops a plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification and advance to BHA-I certification.
• Partners with supervisor to complete a specialized BHA-I training program and clinical practicum.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience in Community Services.
• Mature judgment and ability to communicate, retrieve, and present data and information.
• Flexibility with work schedule and ability for independent actions.
• May develop a plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification and advance to BHA-I certification.

Qualifications

• License, Certifications, Registration: May develop a plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification and advance to BHA-I certification.
• Equipment/Tools: Must have computer skills and good telephone etiquette.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of communication skills and ability to learn counseling skills through in-service training.

Benefits

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retail plans.
• Employee Wellness Center.

Pay

$19.00 per hour

Schedule

Full time