Behavioral Health Aide Trainee / I / II / III / P

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Kobuk (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maniilaq Association in Kobuk, Alaska is seeking a Behavioral Health Aide Trainee / I / II / III / P. The role provides assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and referrals for behavioral health needs across village communities.

Supervision is provided by the Substance Treatment Supervisor or designee. The position covers itinerant behavioral health support, coordination with local agencies, and travel to villages as needed to promote healthy lifestyles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Alaska driver’s license within 6 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family, and group counseling to clients.
• Develops and maintains treatment plans and notes.
• Coordinates with mental health and substance abuse professionals.
• Provides continued care to village residents.
• Relates with Elders and community leaders to promote wellness.
• Maintains case documentation in a timely manner.
• Conducts assessment documentation including HIV/AIDS risk assessment.

Skills

Communication

Cultural familiarity

Local knowledge

driving (Alaska)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maniilaq Association is a P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer.

Behavioral Health Aide Trainee / I / II / III / P

Job Code: 2026:OBU-007, Location: Kobuk, Alaska, Program: Counseling & Recovery Center, FT/PT Status: Full Time, Range: 13+9/14/15/+2/+1, BCP: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation, education, counseling, treatment planning, referral, and behavioral health services for individuals who require services due to behavioral health and substance use related issues. This position is required to support Itinerant Behavioral Health, Prevention and Support services through coordination, communication and local input with local and regional agencies to promote healthy lifestyles. Receives supervision and reports directly to the Substance Treatment Supervisor or designee.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides individual, family, and group counseling to assigned clients/family members.
2. Develops, maintains, and records individualized client treatment plans, progress notes, transition/discharge summaries, and demographic information.
3. Coordinates, supports, and assists mental health, substance abuse and health professionals to advocate for client’s needs.
4. Provides continued care to village residents who return to their communities from other agencies (substance abuse treatment programs, family services, mental health programs, jail, etc.) with assistance from appropriate staff.
5. Provides supportive generalist behavioral health counseling to village residents.
6. Relates, communicates and works regularly with Elders, Tribal Government officials, community leaders, school principals & teachers, village youth, ministers and other health and social care workers to develop and implement a wellness plan for the village.
7. Provides case management/file documentation for individual caseload, noting all treatment related activities and services in an accurate, professional, and timely manner.
8. Conducts as needed accurate assessment documentation including HIV/AIDS risk assessment, State of Alaska TBI Inventory and Client Data Form, accurate and completed ROI.
9. Organizes and supports community programs that promote healthy activities.
10. Participates in on-call, as needed.
11. Participates in weekly staff meetings, conference calls, in-service, and staff training.
12. Delivers social services that are aligned with Inupiaq cultural values and modern counseling techniques.
13. Supports community Wellness by role modeling.
14. Abides by the NAADAC ethical standards as adopted by the Alaska Commission for Chemical Dependency Professionals Certification, BHS Staff Code of Conduct.
15. Provides relapse prevention services with clients, families and support networks (AA/NA, etc.).
16. Flies in small planes to villages and travel by snow machine and other non-traditional means, as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Behavioral Health Aide Trainee

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Familiar with the local community.
• Alaska driver’s license within six (6) months of hire with a good enough driving record to be covered by Maniilaq Association Vehicle insurance is preferred.
• Behavioral Health Aide Certification within 2 years of hire.

Behavioral Health Aide I

• Meets the requirements of a BHA Trainee above PLUS, a certification as a BHA I.

Behavioral Health Aide II

• Meets the requirements above, and has been certified as a BHA II.

Behavioral Health Aide III

• Meets the requirements of all of the above PLUS, has been certified as a BHA III.

Behavioral Health Aide Practitioner

• Meets the requirements of a BHA III, above PLUS, has been certified as a BHA/P.

Other Job Information (if applicable)

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.