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Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, is seeking a behavioral health professional to operate within the Crisis Respite Center. This role provides direct clinical services, supervises staff, coordinates patient care, and maintains a therapeutic environment for residents within a JA CHO-accredited facility.
The position emphasizes cross-cultural care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and commitment to Alaska Native/American Indian communities.
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.
The Crisis Respite Center is a five bed JCAHO accredited adult crisis respite facility located in Bethel, Alaska. The individual in this position will provide direct integrated clinical services to the residents of YKHC's Behavioral Health Crisis Respite Center. The individual in this position will also supervise, train staff, and coordinate client care in a manner consistent with policies and procedures. The individual in this position will also facilitate the provision of a safe, healthy, structured environment; engage clients and families a therapeutic alliance, and function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary integrated Behavioral Health treatment team.
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Nursing with specialty in Mental Health. Two- (2) years supervised experience providing various behavioral health direct clinical care services performed at a satisfactory level. Experience in a cross-cultural setting preferable with Native American cultures. Licensed or licensable by the State of Alaska in their respective profession.
Pay Range Minimum: 38.13
Regular Time Type: Full time
Hours Per Week: 40
FLSA Exempt: Yes
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.
Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants who meet minimum requirements according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.
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.