Behavioral Health Assistant

• Voted Best Workplaces in Alaska for 4 Years Running
• 12 Hour shifts // 7 days off every 2 weeks
• Job summary: Set Free Alaska is looking for a Behavioral Health Assistant (BHA) to join our award-winning team at our Residential Facility.

This is a 24 hour facility so hours vary based on position. You are the perfect candidate if you are passionate about helping others and looking for more than just a job. If you have been interested in entering the behavioral health field or helping others recover from addiction, but do not know where to start, this may be the job for you. This position does not require any special certifications to start. BHAs are on the front lines of the fight, championing others as they find hope and healing. Set Free was voted the Best Place to Work in Alaska for all employers under 250 employees. to add your skills, knowledge, and passion to our team of life-changers! BHAs assist in creating a supportive recovery environment while monitoring and mentoring the residents in the facility.

Benefits:

Insurance Health Dental Vision Life Short Term Disability 401K with 3% match

Paid Time Off Continuing Education Stipend Qualifications:

Required:

The ability to: Acquire Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDC

II, NCAC

1 or QAP equivalent certification within three (3) years from hire Pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check Qualify for SFA's commercial automobile insurance A current valid driver's license Skills required: Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills Punctuality and consist reliability in reporting to work The ability to: Be a team player, demonstrating motivation, exercising discretion and dependability Be a model to people in recovery Build rapport with clients and staff while maintaining professional boundaries Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect Manage situations that cause intense distress and work to ensure the safety and well-being of themselves and other staff Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools Job responsibilities: Support the residents and model healthy supportive relationships that encourage sobriety and living a life in recovery Support clinical staff with filing, copying, faxing, medication monitoring, providing client transportation to appointments, shopping, and outside community activities Develop and maintain relationships with clients while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries, interacting with the residents in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security Monitor resident's cooperation with house rules and report inconsistency to program manager and/or case manager and document in communication log to ensure the program's house rules, policies and procedures are adhered to Model and teach residents life skills which can include personal care/hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, shopping/budgeting, and meal preparation Support Clients in developing conflict resolution skills to address conflict that arises within the community Behavioral Health Assistant 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars Palmer, AK 99645 $20.30 an hour - Full-time Set Free Alaska 47 reviews $20.30 an hour - Full-time

• Voted Best Workplaces in Alaska for 4 Years Running
• 12 Hour shifts // 7 days off every 2 weeks
• Job summary: Set Free Alaska is looking for a Behavioral Health Assistant (BHA) to join our award-winning team at our Residential Facility.

This is a 24 hour facility so hours vary based on position. You are the perfect candidate if you are passionate about helping others and looking for more than just a job. If you have been interested in entering the behavioral health field or helping others recover from addiction, but do not know where to start, this may be the job for you. This position does not require any special certifications to start. BHAs are on the front lines of the fight, championing others as they find hope and healing. Set Free was voted the Best Place to Work in Alaska for all employers under 250 employees. to add your skills, knowledge, and passion to our team of life-changers! BHAs assist in creating a supportive recovery environment while monitoring and mentoring the residents in the facility.

Benefits:

Insurance Health Dental Vision Life Short Term Disability 401K with 3% match

Paid Time Off Continuing Education Stipend Qualifications:

Required:

The ability to: Acquire Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDC

II, NCAC

1 or QAP equivalent certification within three (3) years from hire Pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check Qualify for SFA's commercial automobile insurance A current valid driver's license Skills required: Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills Punctuality and consist reliability in reporting to work The ability to: Be a team player, demonstrating motivation, exercising discretion and dependability Be a model to people in recovery Build rapport with clients and staff while maintaining professional boundaries Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect Manage situations that cause intense distress and work to ensure the safety and well-being of themselves and other staff Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools Job responsibilities: Support the residents and model healthy supportive relationships that encourage sobriety and living a life in recovery Support clinical staff with filing, copying, faxing, medication monitoring, providing client transportation to appointments, shopping, and outside community activities Develop and maintain relationships with clients while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries, interacting with the residents in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security Monitor resident's cooperation with house rules and report inconsistency to program manager and/or case manager and document in communication log to ensure the program's house rules, policies and procedures are adhered to Model and teach residents life skills which can include personal care/hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, shopping/budgeting, and meal preparation Support Clients in developing conflict resolution skills to address conflict that arises within the community