Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Russian Mission

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across 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 services
• Case management
• Screens
• Rehabilitation services

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Computer skills
• Good telephone etiquette
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual Yup’ik/English/Regional preferred

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: 18376
Location: Russian Mission
Department: Behavior Health Decision Unit
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.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)