The behavioral health aide (BHA) or behavioral health practitioner (BHP) is an integral part of the treatment team. Provides essential behavioral health services such as prevention, early intervention, case management, aftercare and follow-up for individuals and families impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues. This position has four (4) tiers designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job tiers is based on which level of BHA courses the individual has passed and certifications acquired as a result.
Required Skills
Description of Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BHA I
- Creates, develops and nurtures culturally sensitive interactions and connections with coworkers, participants, and the community.
- Ensures exceptional Participant service:
- Ensures compliance with established Participant service standards.
- Promotes a participant-driven approach to service delivery that is culturally sensitive and based on Participant input and feedback.
- Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.
- Shares and receives information, opinions, concerns, and feedback in a supportive manner.
- Per Knik Tribe policy and procedure, the employee will maintain records of required program data, complete reports and submit such data and reports in a timely manner.
- Ensure that confidentiality material/records/correspondence is kept secure and that individual confidentiality is maintained according to HIPAA, 42 CFR and other related privacy laws and regulations.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the BHA Code of Ethics and demonstrates an understanding of professional standards, Knik Tribe’s policies, and the law.
- Demonstrates an understanding for professional boundaries and models appropriate personal and professional behavior within the community. Also, advocates for Participant’s rights and actively seeks and accepts supervision as needed.
- Under director supervision of a clinical supervisor and adhering to Knik Tribe Core Values for treatment and services, this employee is expected to provide and document participation in the following services:
- Client and community engagement
- Prevention, community education, and community organizing
- Routine client contact, screening, assessment, and evaluation
- Community resources and referrals
- Case management, coordination, and monitoring treatment plans
- Counseling
- Crisis management
- Supervision, training, and professional development.
- Support Participants and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-empowerment.
- Positively and promptly communicates information to team members both in person and in writing regarding Participant needs and communicates information back to the integrated care team regarding the status of a participant in the clinic.
- Attends and participates in weekly meetings with supervisor and/or appropriate treatment teams to discuss Participant care.
- Seeks out opportunities for professional development, which may include, but is not limited to; learning about Alaska Native culture/history, self-care, meeting certification requirements, etc.
BHA II
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of the BHA I with a higher level of proficiency and competency.
- Under the direct supervision of a clinical supervisor, this employee is expected to provide and document participation in the following services:
- Treatment planning
- Medication management
- Counseling
- Crisis Management
- Supervision, training, and professional development
- Under the indirect supervision of a clinical supervisor, this employee is expected to provide and document participation in the following services:
- Client and community engagement
- Prevention, community education, and community organizing
- Routine client contact, screening, assessment and evaluation
- Community resources and referrals
- Case management, coordination, and monitoring treatment plans
BHA III
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of the BHA I and II with a higher level of proficiency and competency.
- Under the direct supervision of a clinical supervisor, this employee is expected to provide crisis management services.
- Under the indirect supervision of a clinical supervisor, this employee is expected to provide and document participation in the following services:
- Treatment planning
- Medication management
- Counseling
- Crisis Management
- Supervision, training, and professional development
BHP
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of the BHA I, II, and III with a higher level of proficiency and competency.
- Under the direct supervision of a clinical supervisor, this employee is expected to provide crisis management.
- Under the indirect supervision of a clinical supervisor, this employee is expected to provide and document participation in the following services:
- Medication management
- Counseling
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Applies knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to ensure the privacy of individuals is protected to the fullest.
- Develops and monitors a system for tracking the status of various actions and correspondence.
- Performs computer-based tasks and utilizes electronic health record system.
- Performs job with minimal supervision.
- Accomplishes other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Due to the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth will be offered to all Participants/clinicians who prefer that mode of treatment delivery.
- Core Values
Knik Tribe has established a set of core values that will drive the behavioral health treatment and services delivered at Benteh Wellness Center. These core values are compassion, connection, and identity.
Compassion.
- Definition: a genuine concern and/or respect for the upbringing and well-being of others.
- Those who have compassion look upon others free of judgement and instead are curious about other’s culture, history, and story.
- They accept people for who they are today, not for who they might be some day.
- Compassionate people have a propensity for acceptance and empathy.
- Compassionate people are humble enough to admit they are wrong and are open to new knowledge/information.
- The goal of a compassionate person is to establish connection with another person, community, or idea.
Connection.
- Definition: feeling a mental, emotional, or spiritual link with an individual, community, and/or idea.
- Those who feel connection with an individual, community, and/or idea, do not view themselves as superior to those things.
- Connection will motivate someone to establish a valuable and meaningful relationship with the people and land around them.
- Gratitude for the people and land around you will lead to wanting to learn more about yourself.
Identity
- Definition: the sum of an individual’s family history, genetics, values, and perception of life and the world around them.
- By learning more about their family history and ancestral roots, one is able to achieve a greater understanding of who they are, thus leading to the development of compassion.
- Through greater understanding comes a clearer vision of what they want to achieve and where they want to be.
- Pondering these goals will lead to the establishment of core values that will pave one’s path towards a healthy connection with their family and community.
- This connection will likely lead to healing from intergenerational trauma (historical trauma).
- By healing from these deep wounds caused by trauma, one will be able to pursue self-actualization, thus leading to greater peace and balance.
CONTACT:
Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, Executives, Board of Directors, Tribal members and employees, individuals, families, community groups, leaders, Tribal Elders and Traditional Dena’ina people, and knowledge carriers, pre-birth to higher educational institutions, social services personnel, Community, Federal, State, and other Tribal agencies, customers, vendors/ service providers
Required Experience
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education Qualification:
BHA I
• High school diploma or GED preferred. If none of these, please contact someone at the Benteh Wellness Center (907-671-6871).
BHA II
• BHA II certification or an associates degree and completion of the BHA II courses within a year of hire date.
BHA III
• BHA III certification or a bachelor’s degree and completion of the BHA III courses within a year of hire date.
BHP
• BHP certification or a master’s degree and completion of the BHP courses within a year of hire date.
Minimum Experience :
BHA I - One (1) year of experiences in behavioral health. If coming on as trainee, no experience required;
BHA II - Two (2) years of experience in behavioral health.
BHAIII - Three (3) years of experience in behavioral health.
BHP - Four (4) years of experience in behavioral health.
Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System is preferred, as well as training or experience specific to substance abuse, behavioral health, or community wellness programs.
Additional Requirements: Travels frequently within the Mat-Su Borough. May occasionally meet with Participants in their home, at school, or another community-based setting.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Knowledge of Knik Tribe’s Service Area and Knik Tribe’s Programs (if new, must commit to learning).
• Adequate understanding with all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Capable of basic maintenance for general office equipment and multi-line phone systems.
• Must pass a criminal background check and free of barrier crimes.
• Clean driving record.
• Knowledge and application of professional and ethical conduct as guided by Knik Tribal Council Personnel Manual Section 8.1.
Knik Tribe practices Native preference per Public Law 93.638, with the following priority: Knik Tribe members, Alaska Natives, Native Americans.
PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO; BWCINFO@KNIKTRIBE.ORG OR YOU MAY CONTACT KNIK TRIBAL COUNCIL’S HUMAN RESOURCES AT: (907)671-6871.