Behavioral Health Case Manager -Prevention Services at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Your passion is in what you do, the care you provide, and the dedication with which you serve. It is the same commitment with which our people live their lives, and in turn, share their culture.

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 clinically 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 The Joint Commission, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging. 

Position Summary: Provide support in implementation of the Zero Suicide Project in communities throughout the YK Delta region.  Assisting in planning and coordinating trainings related to suicide prevention.  Providing case management and Calricaraq/qaruyun counseling for individuals identified at risk through this project.  Collaborates with Village Tribal Council, BH Staff, Schools and other social service agencies and completes required documentation related to the project.  Travel in small planes required.

Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job element satisfactorily.  The components listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. RHS certification preferred.  Behavioral Health Aide, or Chemical Dependency counselor certification preferred
• Experience in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with Alaskan Native cultures.  Yupi’k speaker preferred.
• Knowledgeable in basic computer skills for basic entry necessary

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 $24.95 DOE

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.
 
Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.

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