Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Kongiganak

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Kongiganak seeks a Behavioral Health Aide Trainee. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, you will support village-based assessments, crisis stabilization, case management and screenings to aid clients.

You will pursue a certification path toward BHA-I, complete required training hours, and develop skills in counseling and data documentation. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and bilingual capabilities (Yup’ik/English preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; candidate must commit to certification.
• Two years of experience in community services or related volunteer work are preferred.
• Plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification with supervisor support; progress toward BHA-I.
• Must develop a plan to complete 180 hours of specialized BHA-I training and 100 hours of practicum.
• Strong written and verbal communication, basic data retrieval and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed clinician, provide village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management and screenings.
• Deliver rehabilitation services consistent with education, training and experience.
• Flexible with work schedule and capable of independent actions within prescribed limits.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written

Bilingual Yup’ik/English

Computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Job description

## Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-KongiganakApply: Kongiganak: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100390We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. 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. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.**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!Compensation Pay Range Minimum:20.46Employment Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeHours Per Week:40FLSA Exempt:NoYukon 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.For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]