Behavioral Health Case Manager - Emergency Services
Listed compensation
$25/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
Provide case management services for clients seen in the Emergency Room for emergency services. Coordinate travel, meals, and lodging for clients and their escorts being seen in the Emergency Room for Behavioral Health care.
Provide substance abuse screening, assessments and case management support to clients who present to the hospital for emergent/urgent care due to substance abuse and are requesting residential care. Provide therapeutic interventions as directed.
Track and conduct follow up calls to clients who were recently discharged from Emergency Services. Provide case management services to assure clients are linked to appropriate follow up care. Perform other case management duties as assigned that support emergency services care.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associates degree in Social Work or Human Service field or a closely related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum Experience
Case management and/or direct care work desirable. Two (2) years experience in the field of Behavioral Health or similar Community Service.
License, Certification, Registration: Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling preferred, or willingness to become certified.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services preferred. Ability to assume responsibility, meet deadlines and follow schedules with minimal supervision. Good computer skills. Yup’ik/English bilingual preferred.
Benefits Include
- Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
- Eleven paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement plans
- Employee Wellness Center
- Plus More!
Compensation Pay Range Minimum
24.95
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
Provide case management and therapeutic interventions for clients in the Emergency Room, including substance abuse screening and assessment. Coordinate travel and logistics for clients while ensuring they are linked to appropriate follow-up care after discharge.
Requirements
Requires an associate degree in social work or a human services field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in behavioral health or community service.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k | Case Management & Care Coordination median $45k (middle half $41k–$50k)111 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$51k in purchasing power | Alaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Case Management & Care Coordination listings in Alaska | 10 active | 546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 33% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 160 in the last 30 days | 124 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 |
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$52k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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