Director Behavioral Health Preventative Services

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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

Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating YKHC Prevention activities with village services, hospital services, and other organizations, as appropriate. Responsible for supervision of the Sobering Center and SBIRIT Coordinators, Grant management and knowledge of activities and reporting requirements to the State of Alaska and other various reporting agencies.

Position Responsibilities

• Tracks, trends and follow ups on data collected
• Coordinates referrals when appropriate for individuals based on their service needs.
• Coordinates documents referral process to track and trend outcomes.
• Responsible for the oversight of case management to ensure clients are receiving appropriate services.
• Active participation in clinical meetings, including presentations of cases as requested

Maintaining cooperative professional relationships with community agencies significant to the continuum of care for clients and their families

Provides consultation and in-service training to other health care providers regarding clinical & professional issues

• Maintains Napartet quality improvement initiative
• Maintains YKHC values of strength-based, family-driven, culturally competent services

Adheres to standards of clinical practice set forth by the State of Alaska, Division of Behavioral Health, Medicaid, and JCAHO

Adheres to HIPAA regulations and the Privacy Act of 1974 regarding standards of confidentiality of client information

Encourages a strong positive relationship between YKHC and its constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behaviors when interacting with clients, visitors, other employees, i. e., all “customers” of YKHC

• Analyzes program data to determine program effectiveness, implementation and timely, effective role out.
• Grant Coordination and timely submission of all reports.
• Other duties as assigned as directed by direct supervisor.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology preferred with a specialty in Mental Health and preventative programs. Undergraduate degree, social work, psychology, rural human services.

Minimum Experience

• Experience in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with Alaskan Native cultures.
• Yupi’k speaker preferred.

Two (2) years supervisory experience providing various behavioral health or direct services performing at a satisfactory level.

License, Certification, Registration: Appropriate State of Alaska licensure required or must be able to obtain it within

2 years of hire

Equipment/Tools: Computer literacy required

Supervisory Responsibilities: Preventative program coordinators, Grant Coordinators and all others assigned.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks.
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• School loan repayment eligibility
• Tort Claims coverage
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum

44.38

Employment Type: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

40

FLSA Exempt

Yes

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