Behavioral Health Case Manager - Preventative Services

Your passion is in what you do, the care you provide, and the dedication with which you serve. It is the same commitment with which our people live their lives, and in turn, share their culture.

With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you’ll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You’ll grow your skills and expertise in a clinically challenging environment, and experience a community environment within a community that will embrace you as one of their own.

Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging. 

Position Summary:

Provides support including but not limited to coordination of traditional healing activities in communities served by the YKHC’s MSPI/Suicide Prevention and Family Spirit program gatherings, organize and coordinating gatherings for the promotion of traditional healing and promotion of healthy living.  Coordination including preparation, facilitators, elders, travel, reporting and other necessary activities required for each gathering in communities, facilitating traditional healing activities.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education:
  • High School diploma or equivalent. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in human services/health related field preferred.
• Minimum Experience:
  • (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.
  • Up to four years can be substituted for bachelor’s degree.
  • Other professional/responsible work experience may be substituted on a case by case basis.
• License, Certification, Registration:
  • Valid Alaska Driver’s License and ability to be insured under corporate policy.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Basic counseling skills and knowledge of Healthy Families,
  • Traditional Yup’ik Healing. 
  • Good verbal and writing communication skills. 
  • Bilingual Yup’ik/English required.

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.

Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health

For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: 

  or and ask to speak with a recruiter. If you would like more information about our organization and positions available please visit our website at  .

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