Purpose of Position:

To provide direct support to the BHS Village-Based Counselors (VBC) and Behavioral Health Clinical Associates through management of clinical services and facilitation of clinical needs.

Essential Functions:

• Provide clinical supervision and support to fully credentialed Behavioral Health Clinical Associates and to Clinical Associates (CA) and VBCs obtaining Behavioral Health Aid (BHA) and/or Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDC) certification via distance and on- site delivery, as appropriate and approved
• Conduct on- and off- site training programs per the terms for CAs and VBCs that complement agency identified credentialing bodies and other educational and training programs supporting BHA and/or CDC certification; develop training plans for CA and VBC student programs collaboratively with the VBC Field Supervisor(s)
• Attend and participate in daily rounding to identify VBCs and CAs to provide care for customer owners needing support in the Acute Care Unit, ED, villages, and other locations as laid out in policies and procedures; ensure all CAs and VBCs are assigned to priority populations including anyone presenting with SMI, SED, or SUD concerns; and oversee the involvement of CAs and VBCs in discharge planning for individuals leaving the Acute Care Unit to ensure continuity of care upon return to home communities
• Provide oversight to staff to ensure all documentation is compliant with state, federal, accrediting, billing, and requirements/regulations
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings and provide individual and group supervision to VBCs and CAs; ensuring supervision and care is culturally competent; overseeing clinical decisions regarding the welfare of clients including placement needs and welfare checks
• Abide by the NAADAC Ethical Standards as adopted by the Alaska Commission for Chemical Dependency Professionals Certification, Organization and Agency Staff Code of Conduct, and Licensing boards, and maintain confidentiality of BHS records and treatment
• Support program compliance with accreditation standards, state, and federal licensure requirements and regulations including Medicaid/Medicare standards, HIPPA regulations, and 42 CFR Part II; Attend and participate in BHS Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement meetings
• Complete and provide timely information for board and grant reports as needed to the Clinical Director and Administrative Director; attend strategic plan meetings as appropriate/necessary
• Maintain a modest caseload and support On-Call services as needed
• Maintain quality and efficiency standards of all work performed
• Complete employee evaluations in collaboration with the Administrative VBC Supervisor
• Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical word processing and email software programs.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Behavioral health needs with cultural competency
• Protocols and practices for providing clinical services
• Responsibilities for each position being clinically supervised
• Required regulations and training needs for clinical staff
• Experience providing clinical services in Native Alaskan villages with a firm belief in self-determination and traditionally centered and locally-based services that offer both the least restrictive environment and the innate strengths of Native traditions.
• Clinical management experience in a Tribal Behavioral/Community Mental Health agency, preferably with Native Alaskans.

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to draft and execute presentations
• Ability to motivate, organize and educate staff members
• Ability to execute concise and organized meetings and case/peer reviews
• Ability to manage accurate scheduling of services and staff members

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit more than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk less than half the workday
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks
• Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds
• See and hear with normal acuity.

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in a standard office environment.
• Some travel is required (between 25 and 50% of the time)
• Travel is done via large aircraft
• Travel is done via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft
• Travel is done using snow mobiles, al-terrain vehicles or boat