Psychiatric Technician - AHC, $4,000

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Plus More

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated staff member to ensure safe, compassionate client care in the Bethel area. The role involves delivering services within a 24-hour framework, engaging with clients and families, and assisting with escort duties as required.

The position emphasizes active participation in social, educational, and therapeutic activities while maintaining a learning mindset and following directions from supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to write progress notes reflecting client progress.
• Ability to read medication administration records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client care within a 24-hour framework to promote safety and well-being.
• Engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance and provide interventions as directed.
• Escort clients within Bethel and outside Bethel as needed and participate in activities.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.

Position Summary:

Within a 24-hour framework, responsible for the delivery of client care that promotes safety and well-being of all clients in the assigned department (s). To provide a healthy, safe structured environment; engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance; provide therapeutic interventions as directed; function as an active member of the AHC staff. Assist with escorting clients within Bethel and outside of Bethel, when needed. Expected to be an active participant in client social, educational and therapeutic activities. Must be able to take direction and have a commitment to learning.

Position Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Within a 24-hour framework, responsible for the delivery of client care that promotes safety and well-being of all clients in the assigned department (s). To provide a healthy, safe structured environment; engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance; provide therapeutic interventions as directed; function as an active member of the PATC staff. Assist with escorting clients within Bethel and outside of Bethel, when needed. Expected to be an active participant in client social, educational and therapeutic activities. Must be able to take direction and have a commitment to learning. See above.

• Working with children preferred.
• Substance Abuse Certification preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and Non-violent Crisis Intervention is required within first 90 days of hire.
• A valid Alaska Driver’s License is required within 90 days of hire.
• Basic computer knowledge, accuracy and dependability a must.
• Ability to work residential treatment environments.
• Ability to write progress reports on clients, which accurately reflect client progress.
• Ability to read medication administration records.
• Ability to add and subtract money.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of rapidly changing situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to understand and apply to variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to appropriately respond to aggressive and violent client behaviors.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation

• Pay Range Minimum: 23.15
• Employment Type: Regular Time
• Type: Full time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• FLSA Exempt: No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affimative 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] Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska. We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!