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Kodiak Area Native Association Behavioral Health Aide - Ouzinkie in Kodiak, Alaska
The Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) is a village-based counselor who provides quality Behavioral Health (BH) services
to
youth,
adults,
and
families.
In
coordination
with
village
representatives,
conducts
health
promotion
activities within the village clinic and community. Provides general administrative support as part of the village clinic team and ensures seamless coordination of patient care and referrals for village
patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the BH Director, job incumbent may be assigned from the following representative duties:
Supports the organizations mission and goals, quality standards, and patient-centered medical home philosophy. Embrace KANAs culture of serving the whole person through our provision of services. Incorporate KANAs core values of Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride in all activities and decisions.
Upholds KANAs 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 Clinical Director regarding clinical processes, programming, and expectations; engages in regular clinical supervision with BH Clinical 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 onto
caseload.
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 participate 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 distribute written health information materials to the
public.
Offers informal Behavioral Health supports to village 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/contracts
established
protocols.
Completes administrative and clinical documentation in a timely manner in order to maintain[]{style="lette
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