Behavioral Health Aide Trainee: Rural Alaska Impact

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Nightmute (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Retirement

Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska seeks a Regular, full-time position to provide village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings and rehabilitation services under supervision of a licensed clinician. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with plans to pursue certification, plus two years in community services and strong communication skills.

Certification progress toward Substance Abuse Counselor and BHA-I is encouraged; bilingual

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; plan to advance through a certification program.
• Two years of experience in Community Services; volunteer work counted if documented; ability to communicate and present data; flexible schedule; able to work independently within limits.
• Plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification; progress toward BHA-I; complete 180 hours toward BHA-I training and 100 hour practicum under supervision.
• Must have computer skills; good telephone etiquette; verbal and written communication; Yup’ik/English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed clinician, provides village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings, and rehabilitation services.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal/written communication

Bilingual Yup’ik/English

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Plan to advance through certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska seeks a Regular, full-time position to provide village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings and rehabilitation services under supervision of a licensed clinician. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with plans to pursue certification, plus two years in community services and strong communication skills.

Certification progress toward Substance Abuse Counselor and BHA-I is encouraged; bilingual