
Behavioral Health Case Manager
- Kenai, AK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and facilitate un'ina activities collaboratively with Behavioral Health Clinicians
- Develops, or participates in the development, of goals, objectives, and interventions for un'ina treatment plans
- Provides direct individual case management and group skills development with un'ina, based on employee competencies
- Coordinates referrals and connections to community resources as indicated in the un'ina's treatment plan
- Maintain awareness of community resources available to un'ina and families
- Coordinates and actively participate in treatment team meetings that support the integrated health care model
- Keep case records up to date, comprehensive in nature and in accordance with Tribal, State and Medicaid standards
- Coordinates and arranges travel for un'ina traveling to treatment agencies outside of the service area
- Promotes good relations and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff and community agencies
- Participate actively in trainings to develop clinical skills, including but not limited to the Behavioral Health Aid program through Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Participates in Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) staff/clinical meetings
- Follow all grant requirements, including AKAIMS and reporting grant requirements to supervisor
- Timely submission of un'ina billing information
- Kenaitze Indian Tribe licensed and certified personnel will be held accountable for providing services in accordance with relevant external or internal requirements and education, such as, legislation governing practice; licensure, registration, and certification requirements; professional degrees; professional training to maintain established competency levels; on-the-job training requirements of the program; and professional standards of practice
- Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
- Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
- Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
- Walk (Move, Traverse)
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
- Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
- See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
- Noise
- Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur
- Local
- In-State
- B.A. in Mental Health related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Four to five years of experience in case management preferred
- Experience providing direct services to SED youth or SMI adults preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian people preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
- Behavioral Health Aid I certification preferred or willingness to become certified
- State of Alaska Driver's License with an insurable driving record, required
- Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)
- Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2 regulations
- Demonstrated proficiency at clinical writing skills, with willingness to submit a writing sample
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol abuse and treatment options, as well as other community resources
- Understanding of the effects of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect on individuals