Health Aide Support Counselor

Health Aide Support CounselorWe are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!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 formatAbility to provide crisis BH assessment and referral information and support to adults in various states of emotional and mental turmoil.Excellent human relationsAbility to direct and coordinate staff and staff training and developmentGood verbal/written communications skills, word processing, spreadsheetsAbility 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 weeksTen paid holidaysComprehensive healthcare coverageLife and Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountSchool loan repayment eligibilityTort Claims coverageRetirement plansEmployee Wellness CenterFor more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: View phone number on click.appcast.io.YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions.Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp.