Behavioral Health Aide Trainee -Toksook Bay

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Toksook Bay (AK); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive health care coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Toksook Bay, Alaska is seeking a village-based behavioral health support role. You will perform substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings, and rehabilitation services under supervision of a licensed clinician.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in community services (volunteer ok), and commitment to pursuing Substance Abuse Counselor and BHA‑I certifications.

Qualifications

• Must commit to advancing through a certification program.
• Two (2) years experience in the field of Community Services or related volunteer work.
• Must partner with supervisor to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification and to advance to BHA‑I certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings, and rehabilitation services.
• Operate under supervision of a licensed clinician with professional judgment.
• Maintain data and communicate findings verbally, in writing, and electronically.

Skills

Computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual Yup’ik/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Toksook Bay, Alaska

About YKHC

The Yukon‑Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural, southwest Alaska. Villages range in population from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and 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.

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 electronically.
  • 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 health care coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus more

Additional Information

• ID: 18919
• Location: Toksook Bay
• Department: Behavioral Health
• Employment Duration: 80 Full‑time
• Hours per Week: 40
• Minimum Hourly Pay: $19.00
• FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Yukon 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.