Behavioral Health Aide Program Manager

Tanana Chiefs Conference; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanana Chiefs Conference seeks a leader to oversee the Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) Program, growing our village-based behavioral health workforce. You will recruit, mentor, and support BHAs in the TCC region, supervise BHA leadership, and enhance program sustainability and outcomes.

Adhere to the Cheghwtsen service model, ensuring timely, respectful, compassionate care. Strong collaboration with tribes and regulatory compliance are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or related field; active Alaska license.
• Two years of substance abuse work experience and familiarity with dynamics of addiction, recovery and relapse prevention.
• Background check per Alaska DHSS and federal requirements and state background check.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, orient, train and supervise regional Behavioral Health Aides in collaboration with local tribes.
• Provide supervision of BHA staff, including Leads, and assist with hiring and training of qualified personnel.
• Develop staff training plans and monitor progress; ensure ethical, high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

Alaska licensure in designated field

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Job incumbent provides oversight to the Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) Program; spearheads effort to grow our own village-based behavioral health workforce, by recruiting, mentoring, and providing on-going support to behavioral health aides in the TCC region. Supervise a variety of staff including BHAs and BHA Clinical Leadership. Further enhance BHA program to increase sustainability and high quality outcomes.

Adhere to the TCC Cheghwtsen model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.

Essential Functions

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Representative Duties

• Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Clinical Director, job incumbent will be assigned from the following representative duties:
• In collaboration with local tribes, recruit, orient, train and provide administrative and clinical supervision to regional Behavioral Health Aides, including annual performance evaluation and corrective action, as needed.
• Provide supervision and oversight of program staff including BHA Clinical Leads. Partner with staff to further enhance program including recruiting and hiring qualified staff to provide training and leadership.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with local tribal supervisors, in accordance with TCC policy.
• Provide clinical supervision in accordance with TCC policies, grant requirements, and individual BHA certification level. Document supervision on appropriate form.
• Support behavioral health aides professional development by promoting their involvement in academic programs, BHA Certification, on-going on-the-job training, and relevant outside training. Develop staff training plans for each BHA and monitor progress.
• Facilitate collaboration between Behavioral Health Aide Program and TCC Wellness and Prevention Program to enhance delivery of prevention in the TCC region.
• Manages the daily clinical activities of the rural service providers and assures compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Reviews staff productivity to meet standards set by Behavioral Health Director.
• Ensures ethical and professional quality of services.
• Demonstrates personal initiative and accountability while managing the program budget; Forecast needs, allocate resources and/or take corrective action if necessary.
• Assist with grant management and reporting requirements relevant to BHA program.
• Provides assistance in emergency or crisis situations in conjunction with the Health Aides, VPSOs and clinician on call.
• Conducts chart reviews of staff producing clinical documentation to assure clinical documentation meets policy standards, appropriateness, and effective treatment services.
• Reviews, approves and signs initial assessment and treatment plans.
• Follows up with clinical staff on data reports to assure appropriate and timely data.
• Attends training to enhance and update skills as directed by Behavioral Health Clinical Director or in congruence with trainings offered on Training schedule.
• May share behavioral health emergency on-call services, provide crisis intervention as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree from an accredited university in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Counseling, Child Guidance or Community Mental Health; or Marriage and Family Therapy with an active license to practice marital and family therapy; a Professional Counselor who has an active license to practice as a P ofessional Counselor; a Clinical Social Worker who holds a Masters degree in social work and an active license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker; or a Psychologist or Psychological Associate who has an active license to practice as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate. Must hold a current Alaska licensure in designated field.
• Two (2) years of substance abuse work experience and/or must be familiar with the dynamics of substance abuse and addiction, recovery and relapse prevention.
• Must pass background check pursuant to Alaska DHSS and federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements and State of Alaska background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with adult, child, and adolescent service provision; specialized testing/evaluation; DSM diagnosis; severely emotionally disturbed children; chronic mental illness; dual diagnosis and integrated treatment for substance abuse and mental illness; treatment planning; treatment coordination; crisis intervention; consultation; routine charting; Medicaid regulations; and professional reports. Familiarity with Fairbanks area, Interior, Regional, and statewide mental health services and substance abuse treatment providers.
• Cross-cultural treatment skills and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and traditions preferred. Familiarity with the culture and needs of individuals of Alaska Native descent.
• Strong computer skills using electronic health records and scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal communication, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have initiative and prioritizing skills.
• Must work as part of a team providing quality care.
• Knowledge and ability to adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics associated with professional licensure/certification or licensure/certification track such as NASW, ACA, APA, NAADAC, etc.
• Supervision: Job incumbent supervises multiple staff members.
• Physical demands: Mostly sedentary position with long periods of sitting. Frequently work under deadline situations. Must be able to lift and carry up to twenty-five pounds. Must be able to work in a busy and sometimes stressful environment. Must be able to travel as needed for emergency situations; travel may occur by small aircraft or snow machine; flexibility is required as lodging availability and circumstances vary by community.
• Summation: Job incumbent will benefit from using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

This company is a federal contractor and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.