Health Aide Support Counselor

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:

Serve as primary counselor and advocate for village-based community Health Aides/Practitioners (CHA/Ps) and working in coordination with Health Aide Support/ Critical Incident Stress Management Program Clinical Coordinator and the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) response teams.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human services or related field. CISM certified trainer preferred.
• 2 years of experience working with adults and children in a Behavioral Health (BH) setting crisis intervention experience preferred.
• BH certification required.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, and standard office equipment usage skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and ability to formulate and document its Five Axis diagnostic format
• Ability to provide crisis BH assessment and referral information and support to adults in various states of emotional and mental turmoil.
• Excellent human relations
• Ability to direct and coordinate staff and staff training and development
• Good verbal/written communications skills, word processing, spreadsheets
• Ability to treat clients and co-workers courteously and fairly.
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of crisis, mental illness and emotional distress on individuals and their families.
• Respect for the well-being and safety of individuals with mental and emotional impairments.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• School loan repayment eligibility
• Tort Claims coverage
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

32.88

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Hours Per Week:

40

FLSA Exempt:

Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org