Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Nunam Iqua

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people in rural, southwest Alaska. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings, and rehabilitation services consistent with their education, training, and experience.
• Develops a plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification.
• Partners with supervisor to advance to BHA-I certification.
• Satisfactorily completes a minimum of 180 hours toward a specialized BHA-I training program and a 100-hour clinical practicum under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience in the field of Community Services, may be volunteer work if documented.
• Mature judgment, ability to communicate, retrieve, and present data and information both verbally, written, and electronically.
• Flexible with work schedule and ability for independent actions within prescribed limits.

Qualifications

• License, Certifications, Registration: May develop a plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification. Must partner with supervisor to advance to BHA-I certification.
• Equipment/Tools: Must have computer skills. Must have good telephone etiquette. Good verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual Yup’ik/English/Regional preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of communication skills plus motivation sufficient for learning in behavioral health counseling field. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to learn counseling skills through in-service training. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.
• Plus More!

Additional Information

ID: 18918
Location: Nunam Iqua
Department: Behavioral Health
Employment Duration: 80 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: $19.00
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants. For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter. To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41).