Behavioral Health Clinical Associate

REACH 907 Behavioral Health Clinical Associate Job Description

Overview: This position will work primarily with children for early intervention services. This position is Full Time Weekday 9am-5pm. This position will assist in skills building and supporting the treatment plan. The Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) will communicate effectively and independently plan, schedule, and conduct program activities, complete activity documentation within established time frames, and adhere to HIPAA/42 CFR regulations. The BHA will be expected to consistently relate in a positive, courteous, and caring manner to the individuals we serve as well as to team members and coworkers at all levels. The BHA is expected to address individual and community-based behavioral health needs.

Job Status: Full Time Weekdays / Professional Development Training Provided,

Job Pay: $18/Hourly Wage Dependent Upon Skill and Experience, Annual Wage Increases and Bonus Pay Provided

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Education/Credentials: Highschool Diploma/GED; prefer Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, family studies, early childhood education or a related field; active progress towards TBRI trauma training
• Prefer two years of related experience working with children; especially those with ACES/history of trauma.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Certification/Licensing & Other Requirements (not required before hire):

• Trust-Based Relational Intervention training
• HIPAA
• Incident Reporting
• Mandated Reporting
• Current Interested Persons Report/Background History Check and every five years following hire.
• Three references and work/volunteer history required

Skills:

• High Achiever
• This is a fast-paced environment, and the youth we work with need energy and creative drive while providing structure and consistency in note taking and services provided.
• Communication: Clear and direct written and oral communication skills.
• You will be interacting with children, adults, parents, and community stakeholders.
• People Person: This is best suited to people who love working with children, on a team and with others. Your interpersonal skills should be professional, positive and energetic to meet the needs of the youth we serve.
• Approach:
• Looking for people who take initiative, looking for solutions and a team player. Solution-focused mindset.
• You will be responsible for helping to implement the client’s individual plan of care, according to defined protocol.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software, emails, and ability to learn client records system.
• References Required
• Palmer/Wasilla AK Area only, no out of state

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• In Palmer/Wasilla AK area?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18