BH Intake Case Manager

RPMGlobal; Alaska; On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Eleven paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) in Bethel, Alaska, is hiring a Behavioral Health professional to provide substance abuse screening, assess client needs, and support case management for emergency and routine referrals. You will triage urgent cases, coordinate rehabilitation planning, and maintain contact with referred clients via multiple pathways.

The role requires an Associates or Bachelors in Social Work or related field and 2+ years in Behavioral Health or similar service.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree; equivalence considered.
• Two years’ experience in Behavioral Health or similar.
• Experience with youth & adults with emotional/cognitive disabilities or mental health disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse screening and assessments.
• Case management and triage for urgent services.
• Open & close referrals; coordinate with medical and social services.
• Engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance and plan rehabilitation.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Social Work or Human Service

2+ years in Behavioral Health or related Community Service

Job description

We 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: To provide substance abuse screening and assessments; case management support; screen clients for services; triage for urgent services; schedule assessments for directing provider; contact all referred clients including those referred from medical services, emergency services, phone referrals, faxed referrals, and all referrals sent via electronic medical records; open & closing referrals. For emergent/urgent care: provide substance abuse harm reduction strategies; engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance; perform functional assessments within their expertise; coordinate rehabilitation planning and periodic review for assigned clients who are participating in educational and/or independent living skills training programs.

Position Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree; in Social Work or Human Service field or a closely related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Case management and/or direct care work with persons with a substance use disorder desirable.
• Two (2) years’ experience in the field of Behavioral Health or similar Community Service.
• Experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder preferred.
• Up to three years overall experience and one year of experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder can be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree in human service/health related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder, their families, and regional and local service providers.
• Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services for substance use disorders preferred.
• Ability to assume responsibility, meet deadlines and follow schedules with minimal supervision.

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

YKHC applies Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran Preferences. Under federal and state laws, YKHC performs criminal history and background checks to ensure customers are protected.

Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org

For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: [e-mail] or 1-800-478-8905

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Additional Information:

ID: 18689

Location: Bethel

Department: Behavioral Health

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 22.04

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.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail] or phone [phone] and ask to speak with a recruiter.