Clinical Associate

Purpose of Position

Under direct supervision of a licensed behavioral health Clinician or psychologist, provides access to and delivers behavioral health services, within a defined scope of practice to Bering Straits residents, including, but not limited to, individual/group counseling, case management for substance abuse and mental health concerns, substance use assessments and treatment planning, community development, prevention, wellness education, and supervision. The Clinical Associate Practitioner will demonstrate and be assisted in the essential functions of the position.

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.

Essential Functions

• Under the supervision and by the direction of the clinical supervisor and administrative supervisor the Clinical Associate Practitioner shall demonstrate and apply the following functions:
• Provide and document participation in the following inpatient and outpatient services:

• 1. Routine client contact, screening, assessment, and evaluation 2. Treatment planning 3. Case consultation 4. Case management, coordination, and monitoring treatment plan 5. Client and community engagement 6. Prevention, community education, and community organizing 7. Community resources and referrals
• Provide and document participation in crisis management services
• Engage, complete, and practice the skills and knowledge offered through the Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) and/or Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDC) programs
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development
• Submit CARF and Medicaid compliant documentation in a timely manner.
• Continue to pursue training opportunities and seek more credentialing and skills
• 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 office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below

• Knowledge of behavioral health issues and community strengths in the Bering Straits region.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Tribal law, regulations, rules, policies, and processes. Including substantial knowledge of relevant specialized fields such as 42 CFR and HIPPA requirements.
• Capacity to communicate with respect and empathy
• Capacity for accessing and utilizing educational opportunities
• Knowledge of general client care activities
• Knowledge of documentation requirements for record compliance
• Ability to use technology

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 confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below

• Excellent customer service
• Above average sensitivity for client confidentiality and right to privacy
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and activities

Minimum Requirements: CA Trainee (Grade 4)

High School Diploma: BLS within 3 months of hire

1 Year full time employment

CA I (Grade 5)

All the requirements of a Trainee

6 months as a Clinical Associate Trainee

BHA I certification

CA II (Grade 6)

All the requirements of a CA I

6 months as a CA I

BHA II certification

CA III (Grade 7)

All the requirements of a CA II

6 Months as a CA II

BHA III certification

CA Practitioner (Grade 8)

All the requirements of a CA III

1 year as a CA III

BHP certification

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

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙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

• ∙Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time)
• Via large aircraft
• Via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft, and/or
• Via snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or boat

I attest that I do not have any physical, mental, or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.

Affirmation of understanding of job duties: _____________________________________

Printed Name of Incumbent

Signature of Incumbent Date

Approval of

Job Description: Signature of Hiring Director/Manager