Hiring Bonus!!
Four Weeks Paid Time Off Starting First Year.
Please note that applicants must be located in Alaska to be eligible for an interview for this position.
Summary of Job Functions
The Behavioral Health Specialist oversees the delivery of services and supports to individuals in accordance with each individual’s identified goals as well as The Arc’s Mission Statement and Guiding Values. Under the general supervision of the AMHR Program Manager, the Behavioral Health Specialist supports the clinical staff to assure treatment outcomes by supervising client activities and chores. The position performs data entry into databases; prepares paperwork; conducts client intakes and orientation groups; documents client behaviors in EHR; assists with operational functions and schedules; monitors clients, provides client education, accompanies and/or transports clients on approved passes, and facilities client recovery skills groups as needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains internal program statistics, referrals data, and follow-up records; enters data into Therap, AKAIMS, and other databases, perform electronic transmissions and produces related reports.
- Schedule rooms for educational sessions, group sessions, and other uses. Perform note-taking on staff’s hotline and/or telephones as needed. Supervise clients’ activities and chores.
- Assist with preparing and submitting General events reports, critical incident reports, and corrective actions.
- Perform client intake and program orientation; lead house routines and monitor individuals’ behavior, notifying the clinical team via Therap documentation when action is needed.
- De-escalate clients in emergency situations using MANDT, and immediately contacts the supervisor and/or counselor.
- Complete appropriate training on medication distribution procedure, obtain medications for clients, observe client self-administration of medication, and complete required documentation.
- Support clients in completing assignments and providing feedback.
- Provide client education, give presentations, and lead discussion sessions with clients.
- Transport and accompany clients on approved passes.
- Obtain urinalysis specimens and BRAAC from clients, as assigned.
- Attend staff meetings and complete required training.
- Adheres to policy, procedures, and regulations set forth by regulating authorities such as and is not limited to local, state, federal, CARF, Medicaid, and The Arc of Anchorage.
- Perform other related duties as assigned and/or negotiated
Education and Experience
- Knowledge of or experience in client care in a clinical or medical setting.
- Knowledge of cross-cultural issues.
- Knowledge of peer support mentorship, advocacy, and recovery support
- Understanding of trauma-informed care.
- Alaska driver’s license with an acceptable criminal history and driving records.
- Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient with general office equipment including computers and related software, with Windows applications, databases, and report-generating software.
- Familiarity with AKAIMS preferred.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, clients, families, and visitors.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks, meet deadlines, observe confidentiality, remain self-motivated, and work with a minimum of supervision.
- Basic computer use and experience with Microsoft Office
Required Licenses, Clearances & Training
- Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
- Current TB test/clearance
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
- Clean driving record
- Pass mandatory agency training (i.e., CPR, Mandt, Programs)
Equipment Use
- Personal Vehicle
- Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other office-related devices.
Working Conditions
- May be required to drive from time to time
- May be required to perform duties in the community
- This job operates in a professional office environment
- This job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free environment.
Physical Demands
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
- Standing and moving about for extended periods of time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
- Communication skills using the English spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
