Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Kwethluk at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, provides a variety of village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings, and rehabilitation services consistent with their education, training and experience.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High school or GED equivalent. Must commit to advancing through a certification program.
• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience in the field of Community Services, may be volunteer work if documented. Demonstrates mature judgment, must have the ability to communicate, retrieve and present data and information both verbally, written and electronic. Must be flexible with work schedule and possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits.
• License, Certifications, Registration: May develop with supervisor a plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification. Must partner with supervisor to advance to BHA-I certification. Must satisfactorily complete 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.
• 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 Include:

• 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
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

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