Behavioral Health Intake Case Manager

Case Management / Care CoordinationFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

To provide substance abuse screening and assessments; case management support; screen clients for services; triage for urgent services; schedule assessments for directing provider; contact all referred clients including those referred from medical services, emergency services, phone referrals, faxed referrals, and all referrals sent via electronic medical records; open & closing referrals. For emergent/urgent care: provide substance abuse harm reduction strategies; engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance; perform functional assessments within their expertise; coordinate rehabilitation planning and periodic review for assigned clients who are participating in educational and/or independent living skills training programs.

Position Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree; in Social Work or Human Service field or a closely related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

  • Case management and/or direct care work with persons with a substance use disorder desirable.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in the field of Behavioral Health or similar Community Service.

Experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder preferred.

Up to three years overall experience and one year of experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder can be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree in human service/health related field.

Office Equipment i. e. Computer, Fax Machine, Copier, etc.

Ability to communicate effectively with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder, their families, and regional and local service providers.

  • Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services for substance use disorders preferred.
  • Ability to assume responsibility, meet deadlines and follow schedules with minimal supervision.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Yup’ik/Cupik-English bilingual preferred.

Benefits Include

  • Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee Wellness Center
  • Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum

22.04

Employment Type: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

40

FLSA Exempt

No

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.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org

Key Responsibilities

The case manager will provide substance abuse screening, assessments, and triage for urgent services while coordinating rehabilitation planning for clients. They are responsible for managing referrals from various medical and emergency sources and engaging clients in therapeutic alliances.

Requirements

Candidates should possess an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Human Service field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in behavioral health or community service is required, with preference given to those with experience working with youth and adults with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CommunicationDocumentationCrisis intervention

Case Management & Care Coordination Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Case Management & Care Coordination listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 33% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

What does the Case Management & Care Coordination market look like in Alaska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$46kCase Management & Care Coordination median $45k (middle half $41k–$50k)111 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$45k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Case Management & Care Coordination listings in Alaska10 active546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 33% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Case Management & Care Coordination listings160 in the last 30 days124 the 30 days before (+29%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Case Management & Care Coordination pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$46k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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About Yukon-Kuskokwim Health

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per year
Eleven paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center

Living in Bethel

Median resident rent
$1,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.