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: To provide substance abuse screening and assessments; case management support; screen clients for services; triage for urgent services; schedule assessments for directing provider; contact all referred clients including those referred from medical services, emergency services, phone referrals, faxed referrals, and all referrals sent via electronic medical records; open & closing referrals. For emergent/urgent care: provide substance abuse harm reduction strategies; engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance; perform functional assessments within their expertise; coordinate rehabilitation planning and periodic review for assigned clients who are participating in educational and/or independent living skills training programs.
Position Qualifications: Associates or Bachelors degree; in Social Work or Human Service field or a closely related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Case management and/or direct care work with persons with a substance use disorder desirable. Two (2) years' experience in the field of Behavioral Health or similar Community Service. Experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder preferred. Up to three years overall experience and one year of experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree in human service/health related field. Office Equipment i.e. Computer, Fax Machine, Copier, etc. Ability to communicate effectively with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder, their families, and regional and local service providers. Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services for substance use disorders preferred. Ability to assume responsibility, meet deadlines and follow schedules with minimal supervision. Good computer skills. Yup'ik/Cupik-English bilingual preferred. Benefits Include:
Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks Eleven paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center Starting at $22.04 DOE 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.
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