Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Russian Mission

Position Summary:

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.

Position Qualifications:

• 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 electronic.
  • 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.

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

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