Behavioral Health Aide

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

Primary responsibilities include providing supportive behavioral health services to individuals, families and the communities and coordinating local activities aimed at improving emotional and behavioral wellness. This position is in the Behavioral Health Department within the Community & Family Services Division and under the supervision of a Clinician. Job responsibilities and functions are coordinated with the village councils.

• Participate as a member of Chugachmiut's Behavioral Health Department in program planning and service delivery. Work to develop case management procedures, skills training and support groups, education and prevention activities and coordinate community-based events, adhere to all documentation standards for notes, file set up, treatment planning and case reviews, participate in weekly supervision face to face, on the phone with the Behavioral Health Department team.
• Provide direct behavioral health services including counseling, intake, case management, resource referral and other activities as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinate services with team members and other Chugachmiut programs and services.
• Provide interpersonal support, advocacy/resource referral, skills training including problem solving assistance, education and prevention for wellness activities including talks, presentations, groups, activities, newsletter articles for the community and to individuals and families in need of services. Provide case management, case review, and referral to protective services for individuals and families as-needed.
• At the direction of the tribal councils, and in coordination with other agencies, develop community-based training events that enhance the quality of interpersonal, safety, wellness, communication and problem-solving skills within each community.
• In conjunction with other members of the Behavioral Health Department and local human service providers, develop preparedness plans for responding to crisis situations within the Chugach Region and participate in child protective teams.
• Enhance local resources and interest in Substance Abuse Prevention, family violence prevention, and general wellness promotion activities through outreach and education.
• Provide support groups on topics relevant to the community: Positive Indian Parenting, grief or anger management and co-facilitate process groups with a therapist when asked.
• Commit to being able to consistently (weekly/daily) provide the space and availability for 12-step support and recovery/sobriety support groups and demonstrate consistent follow through on this. This includes making sure a proven successful plan is in place for other designated community members, Chugachmiut clinic staff, if the space is in the clinic or tribal staff to make sure this happens in BHA’s absence if not there.
• Attend meetings of community providers and work to coordinate services with Head Start, Elders programs, tribal social services meetings, etc.
• Adhere to legal and professional standards of ethics including confidentiality, informed consent and documentation and seek out this education whenever possible.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress and activity reports and assist in data collection and program evaluations as requested such as monthly reports for the BHA grant and narratives for the quarterly report.
• Obtain and maintain accredited training (as applicable) and comply with continuing education requirements, including Behavioral Health Aide training through the University of Alaska or through ANTHC.
• Obtain and maintain certification through the ANTHC CHAP Certification Board as per direction through the Clinical Director.
• Maintain a work plan designed with clinical supervisor regarding professional goals and objectives for every fiscal year, monitoring weekly and monthly progress.
• Submit weekly progress reports detailing time spent, activities maintained, new initiatives, travel client contacts and caseload.
• Maintain clinic files and file documents and corrections edits following submission for approval by clinical supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Travel as requested by supervisor to another village as required.
• Work includes regular office hours of availability posted on the clinic door and at the council office and advertised, community and home-based visits.
• Must be available by telephone at the BHA office between the hours 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for return calls.
• Must be able to submit leave requests, purchase orders, travel requests and trip reports and time sheets, accurately, according to policy, procedure and request of supervisor and in advance as trained.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  

• High School education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and ability to work well with local community.
• Reliable, dependable, ability to demonstrate programs and events follow through and consistency in availability.
• Ability to live and work in a rural setting and travel by light aircraft when required.
• Will be required to complete Behavioral Health Aide certificate demonstrating education through an approved program (RHS at UAA/UAF or ANTHC BHA Program) within three years.
• Will be required to obtain a BHA I level of certification within one year of completing educational certificate.

This position is eligible for the Level Up 2.0 program through the ANTHC Behavioral Health Aide Training Center. The benefits of the Level Up 2.0 program are as follows:

• Earn stipends for completing training
  • Level 1: Up to $6,000
  • Level 2: UP to $7,500
• Tuition Assistance for Level 1 fees covered up to $4,000
• Gain Essential Skills like counseling, crisis intervention, case management and more in a culturally relevant context.
• Flexible Learning: Courses are offered online, allowing you to learn from your community.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Chugachmiut maintains a drug and alcohol and/non-smoking work environment.