Behavioral Health Technician

RurAL CAP, a private, statewide, nonprofit is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician responsible for performing one-on-one or group services to Supportive Housing Division residents and participants in housing, maintaining accurate records, reviewing individual progress, and promoting positive, healthy activities that support an individual’s recovery, providing referrals to other agencies, and assisting participants with remaining in permanent housing and obtaining financial self-sufficiency by coordination and implementation of necessary supportive services.

$20.36-$25.15/hour + Benefits

Please visit our company website for a complete job description, and to apply @ www.ruralcap.org.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Protects the confidentiality of all participants, families, and staff matters and records consistent with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, and federal regulations governing the confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 C.F.R., Part 2, other grant required federal regulations, state laws and agency guidelines.
• Coordinates referrals for participants to available community resources, service providers, and available support systems. Advocates on behalf of the participants, closely monitors and follows up on referrals, as needed.
• Monitors and redirects program participants for safety and security. Intervenes effectively in crisis and safety situations, providing appropriate responses and working with other professionals and community agencies.
• Works with Supportive Housing Division participants and provides interventions as necessary to motivate them to establish realistic, achievable goals consistent with achieving and maintaining a drinking reduction and/or recovery lifestyle.
• Educates participants in life skills development, self-advocacy, self-sufficiency, employment topics, alcohol dependence, relapse prevention and intervention, and other related issues using lectures, videos, written material, and didactic and experiential strategies.
• Works with participants on addressing all barriers to independent living, and if an outside referral is necessary, acts as an advocate on behalf of the resident and closely monitors progress.
• Assists participants with housing search, purchasing and/or obtaining furniture, and developing a housing budget.
• Assists participants in obtaining and maintaining a regular source of income, volunteer opportunities, and permanent housing through the use of motivational interviewing techniques and coordination of necessary supportive services.
• Supports participants in the development of interpersonal skills and reintegration into the community by means of regular home, employment, and/or other visits including organizing and participating in targeted reintegration activities.
• Assists participants discharging from the program in applying problem-solving and coping skills in order to maintain independent living.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 5 days per week, with at least one weekend shift, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

TRAVEL:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED AND at least two (2) years experience working with people who experience homelessness, substance abuse, behavioral health issues in Human Services positions.
• Experience, course work, or training in substance abuse treatment, addictions, or behavioral health.
• Ongoing competency and knowledge of Supportive Housing programs (i.e., behavioral health, substance use, residential settings, development of independent living skills, referral and follow-up).
• Must successfully pass the State of Alaska and federal criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
• Must provide TB screening clearance within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter at the employee’s expense.
• Must keep all matters concerning participants in the strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
• Ability to process information from various sources and verify data.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.
• Must have a valid driver’s License and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout the course of employment. Must provide a copy of current driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles annually.
• Must have an insured vehicle, present proof of insurance, and maintain proof of insurance throughout the course of employment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/Human Services/Education preferred.
• Certification as a Chemical Dependency Technician, Chemical Dependency Counselor I, Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Counselor I, or Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner.
• Three (3) years of experience working with people who experience homelessness, substance abuse, and/or behavioral health issues.
• Experience working with diverse rural/urban Alaska Native populations

• Medical, Dental & Vision  
• Life & Supplemental Insurance
• 401K/Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Established paid holidays
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement