Behavioral Health Aide

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. 

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. 

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
 

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.
 

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:
Under general supervision, provides culturally congruent behavioral health services as a collaborative and valued member of a behavioral health care team. Services provided may include behavioral health screening, case management, community outreach and intervention, behavioral health assessment, and individual and group counseling.

Responsibilities:
 

Under clinical supervision, facilitates client centered and culturally congruent behavioral health services. Advocates for client rights and actively seeks and accepts clinical supervision. Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Behavioral Health Aide Code of Ethics professional code of ethics, professional standards, agency policies, and the law. Maintains healthy and appropriate professional boundaries and behavior. Completes routine charting. Ensures timely, accurate, and efficient completion. Maintains records consistent with organizational Policy and Procedures, Medicaid, and other applicable regulations. Ensures that confidential material/records/correspondence is kept secure and that individual client confidentiality is maintained according with HIPPA requirements. Performs all duties in a respectful, kind, safe, timely, equitable, client-centered, and culturally-attuned fashion in order to help clients achieve wellness and autonomy. Serves as a collaborative and helpful colleague who promotes a supportive and positive work environment for colleagues. Completes specific training, practicum, and job duties that support the advancement of BHA certification. Performs other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Health Aide I

Facilitates initial behavioral health screenings, monitors and responds to telephone inquiries and clinic referrals, schedules appointments.

Behavioral Health Aide II

Facilitates initial behavioral health screenings, monitors and responds to telephone inquiries and clinic referrals, schedules appointments, and assists with case management duties.

Behavioral Health Aide III

Facilitates initial behavioral health screenings, monitors and respond to telephone inquiries and clinic referrals, schedules appointments, delivers case management, and leads community outreach activities.

Behavioral Health Aide Practitioner

Facilitates initial behavioral health screening and assessments, delivers case management services, provides individual and group support sessions, leads community outreach activities, and mentors other Behavioral Health Aides.

Other information:
 

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

All

Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Tribal law, regulations, rules, policies and processes.

Knowledge of customer services concepts and practices.

Knowledge of multi-line telephone systems operation.

Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to client care.

Knowledge of biopsychosocial factors that influence behavioral wellness.

Knowledge of trauma informed care and harm reduction strategies.

Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of software applications; including Zoom.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in responding and adapting to different cultural contexts and circumstances.

Skill in maintaining and updating office and client schedules and appointments.

Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines

Skill in behavioral health screening, interpretation, and feedback.

Skill in maintaining personal and professional boundaries and applying them in a rural/village setting.

Skill in obtaining client consent for services.

Skill in analyzing safety issues and preparing recommendations based on findings.

Skill in providing and maintaining accurate documentation in the client health record.

Skill in identifying crisis and reporting to licensed behavioral health clinician regarding crisis events.

Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with clients and community members.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.

Behavioral Health Aide II

Knowledge of community resources.

Skill in providing case management and referrals to services.

Skill in providing community outreach activities.

Behavioral Health Aide III

Knowledge of community resources.

Knowledge of strategies for community outreach and intervention.

Knowledge of Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing.

Skill in asking open-ended questions, reflective listening, and problem solving strategies.

Skill in designing and delivering community outreach and intervention.

Behavioral Health Aide – Practitioner

Knowledge of community resources.

Knowledge of strategies for community outreach and intervention.

Knowledge of Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing.

Knowledge of evidence-based treatment models.

Knowledge of mentorship models.

Skill in asking open-ended questions, reflective listening, and problem solving strategies.

Skill in designing and leading community outreach activities.

Skill in delivering evidence-based interventions.

Skill in assessing and applying psychological diagnosis using the DSM-5.

Skill in mentoring behavioral health aides.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Behavioral Health Aide I

Behavioral Health Aide II

Non-Supervisory – Two (2) years’ experience in providing behavioral health services, or working as a Behavioral Health Aide. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training, including maintaining Behavioral Health Aide II certification, may be substituted for experience.

Behavioral Health Aide III

Non-Supervisory – Three (3) years’ experience in providing behavioral health services, or working as a Behavioral Health Aide. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training, including maintaining Behavioral Health Aide III certification, may be substituted for experience.

Behavioral Health Aide - Practitioner

Non-Supervisory – Four (4) years’ experience in providing behavioral health services, or working as a Behavioral Health Aide. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training, including maintaining Behavioral Health Aide – P certification, may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Behavioral Health Aide I CHAPCB BHA Level I Certification within one-year of hire.

Behavioral Health Aide II CHAPCB BHA Level II Certification within 6-months of hire.

Behavioral Health Aide III CHAPCB BHA Level III Certification within 6-months of hire.

Behavioral Health Aide - Practitioner CHAPCB BHA Practitioner Level Certification within 6-months of hire.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Behavioral Health Aide I Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification approved counselor technician training, University of Alaska Rural Human Services year one training or Behavioral Health Aide year one training

Behavioral Health Aide II Associate’s degree (AA/AAS) in Psychology, Social Work or related field.

Behavioral Health Aide III Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Psychology, Social Work or related field.

Behavioral Health Aide Practitioner Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Psychology, Social Work or related field.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Behavioral Health Aide I CHAPCB BHA Level I Certification.

Behavioral Health Aide II CHAPCB BHA Level II Certification.

Behavioral Health Aide III CHAPCB BHA Level III Certification.

Behavioral Health Aide - Practitioner CHAPCB BHA Practitioner Level Certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must pursue an ongoing professional development plan including formal training certification as recommended by the department. If not already a certified BHA, must complete and maintain BHA certification within set timeline (see Minimum Certification Qualifications) with renewal every two years at employer’s expense.