Behavior Health Case Manager - Opioid Treatment/Intensive Outpatient

Position Summary:
To provide substance abuse screening and assessments, case management support and counseling to clients and their families who present to the hospital for emergent/urgent care do substance abuse; engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance; perform functional assessments within their expertise; provide therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions as directed; coordinate rehabilitation planning and periodic review for assigned clients who are participating in educational and/or independent living skills training programs.

Position Qualifications:
To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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. (5) Five years experience in the field of behavioral health or similar community service, with at least two years experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness preferred. Other professional/responsible work experience may be substituted on a case by case basis.
• Case management and/or direct care work with persons with disabilities desirable. Two (2) years experience in the field of Behavioral Health or similar Community Service. Experience with Severely Emotionally Disturbed Youth and Youth with FASD preferred.  Up to three years overall experience and one year of experience with SED youth can be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree in human service/health related field. Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services for SMI adults.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth experiencing emotional and cognitive disabilities heir families, and regional and local service providers.
• Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services for SED and FASD preferred. Ability to assume responsibility, meet deadlines and follow schedules with minimal supervision. Good computer skills. Yup’ik/English bilingual preferred.
• Good verbal and writing communication skills. Bilingual Yup’ik/English preferred.

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

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.
 
Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.

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