KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION - Kodiak, AK

posted 10 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Kodiak, AK
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) is a village-based counselor who provides quality Behavioral Health (BH) services to youth, adults, and families. In coordination with village representatives, conducts health promotion activities within the village clinic and community. Provides general administrative support as part of the village clinic team and ensures seamless coordination of patient care and referrals for village patients.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the organization's mission and goals, quality standards, and patient-centered medical home philosophy.
  • Upholds KANA's Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and good faith.
  • Develops therapeutic helping-relationships with clients based on unconditional positive regard, empathy, and honesty.
  • Provides individual, family, and group counseling and/or psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and elders.
  • Conducts substance use disorder assessments and/or participates in substance use disorder treatment groups as assigned.
  • Receives direction from the BH Clinical Director regarding clinical processes, programming, and expectations.
  • Engages in regular clinical supervision with BH Clinical Director or designee to incorporate outcome-informed feedback into clinical practice.
  • Works closely with the BH treatment team to ensure highly coordinated client care.
  • Provides support to other KANA villages/BHAs as requested.
  • Participates in the Village Response Teams (VRT) for behavioral and other crisis intervention.
  • Organizes and assists with alcohol/drug-free social activities for youth and adults.
  • Provides community health education through regular classes/presentations in schools and community.
  • Offers informal Behavioral Health supports to village members.
  • Prepares and submits required reports and activity sheets in accordance with grant/contracts established.
  • Completes administrative and clinical documentation in a timely manner to maintain program compliance.
  • Serves as a point of contact for patients needing information about appointments in the village clinic.
  • Attends all required staff and clinical supervision meetings.
  • Achieves BHA/P certification through the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board.
  • Participates in outcome-informed treatment practices.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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