Behavioral Health Aide Trainee -Toksook Bay

Location

Toksook Bay, Alaska

The Yukon‑Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural, southwest Alaska. Villages range in population from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and 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.

Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, provides a variety of village‑based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings, and rehabilitation services consistent with their education, training and experience.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High school or GED equivalent. Must commit to advancing through a certification program.
• Minimum Experience:
  • Two (2) years experience in the field of Community Services, may be volunteer work if documented.
  • Demonstrates mature judgment; must have the ability to communicate, retrieve and present data and information both verbally, written and electronically.
  • Must be flexible with work schedule and possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits.
• License, Certifications, Registration:
  • May develop with supervisor a plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification.
  • Must partner with supervisor to advance to BHA‑I certification.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 180 hours toward a specialized BHA‑I training program and a 100‑hour clinical practicum under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Equipment/Tools:
  • Must have computer skills.
  • Must have good telephone etiquette.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual Yup’ik/English/Regional preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  • Knowledge of communication skills plus motivation sufficient for learning in behavioral health counseling field.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to learn counseling skills through in‑service training.
  • Ability to effectively present information. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus more

• Location:
  
  Toksook Bay
• Department:
  Behavioral Health
• Employment Duration: 80 Full‑time
• Hours per Week: 40
• Minimum Hourly Pay: $19.00
• 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.