Residential Behavioral Health Aide — 4‑Day Shifts

The Arc of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus available

Job summary

The Arc of Anchorage in Anchorage, AK, seeks a Behavioral Health Aide for a 4-day residential extended shift. The role provides person-centered behavioral health services within Adult Mental Health Residential settings, collaborating with a clinical team to promote recovery, safety, independence, and positive treatment outcomes.

The position features extended 12-hour shifts (8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.), with a four-day workweek and potential for additional hours based on program needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of or experience in client care in a clinical or medical setting
• Knowledge of cross-cultural issues
• Knowledge of peer support mentorship, advocacy, and recovery support
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Alaska driver’s license with acceptable driving history and driving records
• Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficient with general office equipment including computers and related software

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal program statistics, referral data, follow-up records, and required documentation in electronic health record systems and other agency databases
• Schedule rooms for treatment sessions, group activities, and meetings; answer telephones and the staff hotline as needed
• Prepare and submit incident reports, critical incident reports, corrective actions, and other required documentation
• Provide direct supervision while ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of clients at all times
• Observe, report, and redirect clients
• Build therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Support clients in achieving treatment plan goals through coaching, encouragement, skill-building, and recovery-oriented supports
• Facilitate or assist with therapeutic, recreational, educational, life skills, and recovery-oriented groups and activities
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, cooking/meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, shopping, and community integration
• Safely transport and accompany clients to medical appointments, legal appointments, community activities, and other approved outings
• Complete required medication training, observe or assist with medication administration as permitted by agency policy, and accurately complete all required medication documentation
• Implement approved crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, including MANDT
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic living environment while performing routine household tasks
• Ensure client rights, confidentiality, and privacy are maintained in accordance with HIPAA, applicable behavioral health regulations, and agency policies
• Observe for signs of abuse, neglect, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or other safety concerns and immediately report concerns according to agency policy
• Collaborate effectively with clinicians, nurses, psychiatrists, case managers, families (when authorized), community providers, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in shift reports, treatment team meetings, supervision, staff meetings, and all required training
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, emergency response protocols, infection control practices, and safety requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Arc of Anchorage in Anchorage, AK, seeks a Behavioral Health Aide for a 4-day residential extended shift. The role provides person-centered behavioral health services within Adult Mental Health Residential settings, collaborating with a clinical team to promote recovery, safety, independence, and positive treatment outcomes.

The position features extended 12-hour shifts (8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.), with a four-day workweek and potential for additional hours based on program needs.