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Behavioral Health Associate

Job Type

Full Time, Non-Exempt

About the Role

Residential Program, Day, and Night Shift Positions Available

The Behavioral Health Associate in the Residential Program is responsible for working with clients in a residential setting to facilitate client growth towards treatment plan goals. The successful candidate for this position must be able to role model positive social skills and appropriate, healthy behaviors on a consistent basis, even in high-stress situations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Major Areas of Responsibility:

  • Ensuring the safety and security of clients

  • Supporting clients during day-to-day activities in multiple settings, using therapeutic interventions and the Teaching Family Model

  • Completing daily progress notes, weekly progress reports, and monthly progress reports on clients in the home

  • Working in tandem with other organizations/individuals including Probation Officers, Social Workers, parents, and Mental Health Clinicians to meet the needs of clients


Primary Objectives:

  • To facilitate client growth towards treatment goals over time

  • To work with Program Supervisors, Case Managers, and other treatment team members to facilitate treatment plans for all clients

  • Meet the expectations of the Alaska Core Competencies by receiving consistent feedback from supervision staff 

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 21 years of age+

  • Valid Alaska Drivers License and clean driving record

  • Basic knowledge of office equipment and computers, including word processing and email

  • Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR and MANDT certification following hire

  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening

  • Experience in Behavioral Health, Social Services, or working with Youth (preferred)


Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt


Hours Per Week: 40 or 48 hrs/week depending on 8- or 12-hour shift schedule

Benefits

Day Shift: 8-hour Weekday Shifts scheduled between 6:00am- 10:00pm

$19.60- $25.20/hr DOE


Night Shift: 8pm-8am

$18.00- $23.00/hr DOE

$27.00-$34.50/hr OT rate


Benefits:

Health insurance, HRA, Health Insurance Waiver Monthly Stipend, Life insurance, free access to RYC's Fitness Center, 403 B Retirement plan 5% annual employer contribution, paid leave, and 8 paid holidays.


RYC is currently offering a $1000 sign-on bonus for newly hired full-time staff after their first 30 days of hire.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants, please click "Apply Now" button below to apply.

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The mission of Residential Youth Care is to advocate for and foster the safety and well-being of youth at risk and their families so they may lead productive lives.

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2506 First Avenue

Ketchikan, AK 99901

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(907) 225-4664

info@rycalaska.com

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