Behavioral Health Aide

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) • Kake, AK

113d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Aide at SEARHC has distinct responsibilities depending on whether they are working inside or outside the residence. Inside the residence, the aide provides oversight of residents during their assigned shift, ensuring the safety and security of the building and residents. This includes being trained and certified in crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and responding to police presence. The aide is responsible for initially assessing behavioral problems in residents, documenting significant issues, maintaining confidentiality, and facilitating daily residential program components. This includes supervising daily living tasks, assisting with treatment objectives, and participating in recreational events. Minor housekeeping duties are also part of the role, such as transporting linen to the hospital laundry using a SEARHC vehicle. Outside the residence, the aide is responsible for completing medication counts for all prescription medications for clients, assisting with treatment objectives, leading various treatment activities, and participating in classroom sessions related to chemical dependency. The aide is a member of the treatment team, attending meetings and participating in career development activities, including formal and informal training on substance abuse and addiction. Individual counseling in the area of chemical dependency is also a key responsibility, along with attending SEARHC Quality Management trainings and incorporating learned concepts into client services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or to be obtained within six months of hire required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience in a similar field preferred.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities and its effects on the human body, mind, and social relationships.
• Knowledge of CFR 42 Part 2 and HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a similar field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of residents during assigned shifts.
• Maintain safety and security of the building and residents.
• Assess behavioral problems in residents and facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Document significant problems and bed checks, maintaining confidentiality.
• Facilitate daily residential program components, including supervising daily living tasks and assisting with treatment objectives.
• Participate in recreational events and perform minor housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Complete medication counts for all prescription medications for clients.
• Lead various treatment activities and participate in classroom sessions on chemical dependency.
• Attend treatment team meetings as a member of the treatment team.
• Participate in career development activities and attend substance abuse training.
• Provide individual counseling in the area of chemical dependency.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including retirement plans.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance and long/short-term disability benefits.
• Sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs, and Certified Nurses Assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees