Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under general direction of the Behavioral Health Director, or their designee, and direct supervision of a licensed behavioral health clinician, provides behavioral health services as a collaborative and valued member of a behavioral health treatment team. Services provided may include behavioral health outreach, screening, assessment, as well as individual and group treatment.

Responsibilities:

Under clinical supervision, delivers behavioral health services as a valued and collaborative member of a behavioral health treatment team in compliance with Alaska State Medicaid regulations, Division of Behavioral Health clinical regulations, and all local, state, and federal health regulations and policies.

Gathers information to help build a holistic understanding of a client’s needs and the behavioral health factors that might be contributing to a client’s overall wellbeing. This may include screening and assessment of: mental health, substance use, historical and contemporary trauma, social and family dynamics, personal and cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors, and other health values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Applies screening and assessment information to job duties. This might include coordinating client care, treatment planning, and/or delivery of group or individual intervention. Maintains records consistent with organizational Policy and Procedures, gathers required program data, completes reports, and submits such data and reports in a timely manner.

Ensures that confidential material/records/correspondence is kept secure and that individual client confidentiality is maintained according with HIPPA and 42 CFR requirements.

Advocates for client rights and actively seeks and accepts supervision. Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Behavioral Health Aide Code of Ethics, professional standards, agency policies, and the law. Demonstrates healthy and appropriate professional boundaries and behavior.

Completes s pecific training, practicum, and job duties that support the advancement of BHA certification. Such requirements are detailed in the Community Health Aide Practitioner Certification Board (CHAPCB) Standards and Procedures.

Performs all duties in a respectful, kind, safe, timely, equitable, and client-centered fashion in order to help clients achieve wellness and autonomy consistent with their level of functioning.

Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling/psychotherapy.

Performs other duties as assigned.