Behavioral Health Counselor Aide for Youth & Families

The Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) is a counselor who provides quality Behavioral Health (BH) services to youth, adults, and families. In coordination with clinic representatives, conducts health promotion activities within the clinic and community. Provides general administrative support as part of the BH team and ensures seamless coordination of patient care and referrals for patients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the BH Director, the incumbent may be assigned from the following representative duties: Supports the organization’s mission and goals, quality standards, and patient-centered medical home philosophy. Embrace KANA’s culture of serving the whole person through our provision of services. Incorporate KANA’s core values of Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride in all activities and decisions. Upholds KANA’s Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and good faith in a manner that reflects positively upon the organization. Develops therapeutic helping-relationships with clients that are based on unconditional positive regard, empathy, and honesty that is balanced with grace. Provides individual, family, and group counseling and/or psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and elders. May conduct substance use disorder assessments and/or be assigned to substance use disorder treatment groups. Assignments reflect professional scope, experience, and certification level. Receives direction from the BH Director regarding clinical processes, programming, and expectations; engages in regular clinical supervision with BH Director or designee to incorporate outcome-informed feedback into clinical practice. Works closely with the BH treatment team, including Case Managers, Intake Coordinator, and other BH staff where necessary to ensure the client receives highly coordinated services. Upon request, provides support to other KANA villages/BHAs; may take clients from Kodiak or other villages to an on‑call‑load. Participates in the Village Response Teams (VRT) for behavioral and other crisis intervention and assistance. Organizes and/or assists other departments or organizations with alcohol/drug‑free social activities for youth and adults to promote good health; assists with and participates in Health Fair, Spirit Camp, and Family Recovery Camps as needed. Provides community health education through regular classes/presentations in the schools and community; obtains and distributes written health information materials to the public. Offers informal Behavioral Health supports to city members, such as visiting elders, attending community events, or engaging with individuals not yet ready to seek formal services. Prepares and submits required reports and activity sheets in accordance with grant/contract established protocols. Completes administrative and clinical documentation in a timely manner in order to maintain program compliance within the guidelines established by Kodiak Area Native Association, State of Alaska, Medicaid, and other regulatory agencies. May serve as a point of contact for patients needing information about appointments in the clinic. May complete patient call reminders for appointments and assess barriers for missed appointments. Attends all required staff and clinical supervision meetings. Attends and passes all classes required for completion of the BHA training program (through RHS oralternative). Achieves BHA/P certification through the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board by actively working to complete practicum hours and classes required to qualify at each level of training. Participates in outcome‑informed treatment practices, to include engagement in Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM), regular clinical supervision, review of session recordings, and incorporation of clinical feedback into practice in order to achieve best outcomes. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent and six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Completion of an approved program leading to progressive certification as a BHA/P through the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board within approved period after hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Lincoln