Behavioral Health Counselor II - Caseload, Group & Case Mgmt

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough seeks an intermediate level behavioral health counselor to provide paraprofessional care and counseling to clients within scope of authority. You will carry a caseload and deliver individual and group therapy while coordinating case management with families and other professionals.

Additionally, you will maintain confidential records, support community resource referrals, and travel to villages as required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Social or Human Services required.
• Two years of counseling experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Applicant must pass a criminal history background check.
• Documentation of free from active pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Ability to obtain Alaska driver's license within probationary period.
• CPR and First Aid Certification; AWIC & CYS.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional care and counseling to clients within scope of authority.
• Carry a caseload of individual clients and groups.
• Provide case management services to Behavioral Health clients, families and others.
• Provide personal and group therapy and counseling; advocate for clients.
• Teach socialization and coping skills; inform about community resources.
• Monitor clients, de-escalate behavior, follow safety protocols, initiate interventions.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other professionals for continued care.
• Maintain professional composure; update client records and required documentation.
• Travel to villages within North Slope Borough; participate in non-traditional schedules and on-call status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling skills

Case management

De-escalation techniques

Confidentiality HIPAA

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associates Degree in Social or Human Services

Two years of counseling experience or equivalent

Must be 21 years of age or older

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

North Slope Borough seeks an intermediate level behavioral health counselor to provide paraprofessional care and counseling to clients within scope of authority. You will carry a caseload and deliver individual and group therapy while coordinating case management with families and other professionals.

Additionally, you will maintain confidential records, support community resource referrals, and travel to villages as required.