Health Aide Support Counselor
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp

Job Info

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Health Aide Support Counselor

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you'll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You'll grow your skills and expertise in a challenging environment, and experience a community environment within a community that will embrace you as one of their own. Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by JCAHO, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging.

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 setting crisis intervention experience preferred.
• BH Certification preferred.
• Computer proficiency with various software and database systems, calculator, multi-line phone, fax/copy machine.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) 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, treatment, and discharge planning services 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, work processing, spreadsheets; ability to treat clients and co-workers courteously and fairly, ability to do time management facility budgeting and facility grant management.
• 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.
• Supervises the Health Aide Support/ Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Counselor.

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

YKHC applies Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran Preferences. Under federal and state laws, YKHC performs criminal history and background checks to ensure customers are protected.

Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org

907-543-6060 or 1-800-478-3321 ext 6060

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Additional Information:
ID:14006Location:BethelDepartment:Behavioral HealthEmployment Duration:80 Full timeTemporary Status:Not ApplicableHours per Week:40
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 or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)

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