BH Intake Case Manager

Position Summary

To provide substance abuse screening and assessments; case management support; screen clients for services; triage for urgent services; schedule assessments for directing provider; contact all referred clients including those referred from medical services, emergency services, phone referrals, faxed referrals, and all referrals sent via electronic medical records; open & closing referrals.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse harm reduction strategies
• Engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance
• Perform functional assessments within their expertise
• Congnorate rehabilitation planning and periodic review for assigned clients who are participating in educational and/or independent living skills training programs

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree; in Social Work or Human Service field or a closely related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Case management and/or direct care work with persons with a substance use disorder desirable
• Two (2) years’ experience in the field of Behavioral Health or similar Community Service
• Experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder preferred
• Up to three years overall experience and one year of experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder can be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree in human service/health related field

Requirements

• Office Equipment i.e. Computer, Fax Machine, Copier, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder, their families, and regional and local service providers
• Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services for substance use disorders preferred
• Ability to assume responsibility, meet deadlines and follow schedules with minimal supervision
• Good computer skills
• Yup’ik/Cupik-English bilingual preferred

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: 18689
Location: Bethel
Department: Behavioral Health
Employment Duration: 80 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: 22.04
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.

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