Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Hiring For Behavioral Health Aide Practitioner at Anchorage, AK, United States Full Time

Job Description

JOB 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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

All

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 specific 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.

Behavioral Health Aide III and Behavioral Health Aide – Practitioner

Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling/psychotherapy.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

All

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Tribal law, regulations, rules, policies and processes. Including substantial knowledge of relevant specialized fields such as 42 CFR and HIPPA requirements.
• Knowledge of customer services concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of multi-line telephone systems operation.
• Knowledge of filing procedures.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for the care of clients.
• Knowledge in foundational methods to educate clients as part of primary prevention or to fortify treatment strategies.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care and harm reduction strategies.
• Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of software applications; including Video Teleconference (VTC) and teleconference equipment for tele-behavioral-health appointments with clients and clinicians, and other office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in strategies for improving health.
• Skill in responding and adapting to different cultural contexts and circumstances.
• Skill in maintaining and updating office and client schedules and appointments.
• Skill in gathering client’s contact information and initial screening.
• Skill in maintaining personal and professional boundaries and applying them in a rural/village setting.
• Skill in obtaining client consent and applying rules of consent to minors, guardianship and vulnerable populations.
• Skill in analyzing safety issues and preparing recommendations based on findings.
• Skill in providing case management and referrals to services.
• Skill in providing and maintaining accurate documentation in the client health record and appropriate use of different documentation format.
• Skill in identifying crisis and reporting to licensed behavioral health clinician regarding crisis events.
• Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with clients and community members.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Skill in gathering client’s contact information and initial screening.
• Skill in coordinating brief interventions and referrals to services

Behavioral Health Aide II

• Knowledge in behavioral health crisis events and procedures to follow.
• Knowledge of interaction between mental health disorders and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of risk factors for mental health disorders and substance use disorders.
• Skill in observing clients and taking appropriate action as needed.
• Skill in providing an orientation to services to clients.

Behavioral Health Aide III

• Skill in treatment planning and providing rehabilitative services for clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Skill in case reviews and clinical team leadership with clinical case reviews.
• Skill in stages of counseling, on an individual, family, and group level.

Behavioral Health Aide – Practitioner

• Skill in recognizing biological, psychological and social effects of medications.
• Skill in supervising and mentoring other Behavioral Health Aides.

Required Experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Behavioral Health Aide I
A high school diploma or GED equivalent

Behavioral Health Aide II
Associate’s degree (AA/AAS) in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Behavioral Health Aide III
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Behavioral Health Aide – Practitioner
Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Psychology, Social Work or related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Behavioral Health Aide II

Non-Supervisory – One (1) year experience in providing behavioral health clinical services, or working as a Behavioral Health Aide. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training, including maintaining Behavioral Health Aide II certification, may be substituted for experience.

Behavioral Health Aide III

Non-Supervisory – Two (2) year experience in providing behavioral health clinical services, or working as a Behavioral Health Aide. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training, including maintaining Behavioral Health Aide III certification, may be substituted for experience.

Behavioral Health Aide – Practitioner

Non-Supervisory – Three (3) year experience in providing behavioral health clinical services, or working as a Behavioral Health Aide. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training, including maintaining Behavioral Health Aide – P certification, may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N/A

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Behavioral Health Aide I

Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification approved counselor technician training, University of Alaska Rural Human Services year one training or Behavioral Health Aide year one training.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

All

• Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System.
• Training or experience specific to substance abuse, mental health, behavioral health, or community wellness programs.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Behavioral Health Aide I

BHA-I Certification

Behavioral Health Aide II

BHA-II Certification

Behavioral Health Aide IIII

BHA-III Certification

Behavioral Health Aide – Practitioner

BHA-P Certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All

Must pursue an ongoing professional development plan including formal training certification as recommended by the department. If not already a certified BHA, must complete and maintain BHA certification within one year of hire with renewal every two years at employer’s expense.