BH Traditional Counselor

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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:
The position of Traditional Counselor is to provide behavioral health counseling services, rehabilitation services, case management, and aftercare with individuals and families impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience, or equivalent education, within the counseling field.  If in recovery, prefer two years sobriety. 
• Experience with Traditional Yup'ik Healing practices.
• Completed Calicahak and facilitator training.
• First Aide/ CPR Certified. 
• CPI/ Mandt (or equivalent) certified. 
• QPR trained. 
• Uqisqiun trained.
• Computer, telephone, availability of copy/ fax machine, and other organization and work related policies and procedures.
• Bilingual in English and Yup’ik preferred.
• Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services for children and adults who are in need of traditional/ cultural counseling services, in both Group and Individual and Family settings.
• Ability to navigate and operate within our eHR (Cerner/ Raven) and AK AIMS system.
• Good verbal and writing communication skills.

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!

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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