We are looking for weekend staff to work Saturday 8am-2pm and Sunday 8am-2pm or Saturday 2pm-10pm and Sunday 2pm-10pm. Also swing shift 2pm-10pm or 2:30pm-10:30pm weekdays.  Could also work doubles (both morning and swing) on the weekend.

Treatment Counselors (also known as Direct Care staff) are responsible for providing therapeutic interactions and supervision to youth who are placed at BBH due to emotional and behavioral problems. Under the supervision of the Cottage Supervisor, Treatment Counselors are responsible for implementing appropriate treatment strategies with the students, timely documentation, cleaning duties, cooking duties, psycho-educational groups, and physical activities. The treatment counselor must adhere to standards and regulations set by BBH, State of Alaska and the Council on Accreditation. Duties are carried out in accordance with BBH Policies and Procedures, Mission, Values, Philosophy of Care and safeguards to protect the privacy of health information in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Treatment Counselors assume additional duties as assigned and may have responsibilities altered during the course of employment. 


Essential Functions of the Position
Provide individual and group therapeutic behavioral health interventions with clients 
Demonstrate complete familiarity with a client's treatment plan and targeted goals
Participate in treatment team meetings to develop and review client goals as requested by Clinicians
Actively works towards developing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families
Teach and model life skills in all interactions with clients and co-workers
Provide medicaid compliant documentation for billable and non-billable services by the next business day
Follow mandatory reporting laws with any and all incidents of harm within 24 hours
Ensure consumer confidentiality as prescribed by agency policy and federal law
Actively engages in supervision and implements re-training 
Have the ability to engage in physical and recreational activities
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse/and or special needs population
Understand and comply with all agency policy and procedures, plans, program requirements and protocol
Attend and participate in meetings, committees and trainings as assigned
Provide transportation for clients as needed 
Maintain a positive, professional relationship in the community, i.e. schools, recreational centers, and other off-site activities
Prepare and cook meals for clients
Maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients
Implement milieu schedule and program procedures consistently
Provide interactive psycho-educational groups
Work closely with the residential clinician and treatment supervisor to provide quality services
Assist clients in self-administration of medications as needed



Position Requirements

Education/Experience: In accordance with State of Alaska residential care licensing regulation and Medicaid the Treatment Counselors must at least twenty-one (21) years of age. It is preferred that Treatment Counselors have a have earned a Bachelor's degree, or a combination of four years of formal education and experience working with children may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

Licensure: All employees of BBH must meet and maintain all statutory, regulatory and licensing requirements of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Federal Medicaid standards. It is the responsibility of the employee to notify BBH immediately if they no longer meet requirements. All information regarding these requirements can be located at the DHSS website. (www.hss.state.ak.us)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Treatment Counselors must have the ability to relate to and experience in working with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents and their families
Ability to work well in a team setting and communicate effectively with others
Ability to self-regulate emotions in crisis situations and respond in a therapeutic and professional manner
Must be able to read, write, and speak English 
Knowledge and understanding of all agency protocol, policy, procedure, plans program requirements
Must demonstrate display an understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse and/or special needs population
Must possess a clean driving record and have a valid state of Alaska driver's license along with a valid certificate of insurance and auto registration.
Must be able to pass a state and federal background check
Must be organized, efficient, and able to multi-task

Physical Requirements: Treatment Counselors must be able to: drive and transport students in agency vehicles; move quickly throughout living unit and outdoor area in order to monitor/supervise student activities, perform emergency procedures, etc. Ability to legibly produce reports regarding students and cottage events; transport self within and possible outside of the Anchorage Borough to meet with schools, families, and other involved parties; supervise and assist students with chores; operate washer and dryer, sort, fold and store laundry; participate in the maintenance of a clean living unit and grounds(shoveling/sweeping snow, raking, picking up trash, etc.); pick-up, carry and store groceries, household and program items; and supervise and participate in recreational and leisure time activities. Treatment counselors must have the ability to perform sedentary work as well as to be engaged in physical exercise with consumers such as running, walking, hiking, etc. They must demonstrate the ability to perform CPR and First Aid and other physical crisis interventions, as approved by the agency. 

Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed at the Birchwood Behavioral Health, however, will include activities in the community and occasionally beyond. 

Driving Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license, be able to drive, have a reliable vehicle, and have a valid certificate of insurance for driving a vehicle for transportation between various locations within the Anchorage area.