Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Marshall

RPMGlobal; Alaska; On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

RPMGlobal in Alaska is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, and case management. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and two years of relevant experience, including volunteer work.

Required skills include effective verbal and written communication, computer proficiency, as well as a commitment to complying with certification standards in behavioral health counseling. This position offers comprehensive healthcare coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in Community Services, may include volunteer work.
• Must commit to advancing through a certification program.
• Ability to learn counseling skills through in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Provides village-based substance use assessments and crisis stabilization.
• Delivers case management and rehabilitation services.
• Acts within prescribed limits with independent actions.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Computer skills

Bilingual Yup’ik/English

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Job description

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.
• 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
• Employee Wellness Center

Additional Information:

ID: 18859

Location: Marshall

Department: Behavioral Health

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 19.00

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affiantitive 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] or phone [phone] and ask to speak with a recruiter.