Chemical Dependency Counselors (2): Provides treatment groups to outpatient clients - facilitate group sessions, organize material, books, slides, films, and equip. Provide weekly one to one counseling sessions for assigned clients, provide referrals, complete charting & documentation.  To Qualify:  Min. CADC1 or CDS1 w/min. 1 year paid exper. as a chemical dependency counselor &  exper. presenting Treatment Groups is a must. 

FAMILY WELLNESS SERVICES

Group Facilitator: Responsible for facilitating the Positive Indian Parenting group curriculum with consistency, dependability, while building and maintaining positive rapport with the clients.  Distributes/posts fliers, networks internally and externally, and conducts presentations to inform the Native American community of the group and increase attendance.  Completes client registration, pre and post testing, meeting planning and set-up.  To Qualify: HS Diploma or GED, high attention to detail, strong record-keeping skills, and superior communication skills.

Mental Health Therapist: Responsibilities include intake & assessment, individual, group & family therapy, & referral & follow up services. Req’s work at different sites & occasional evening or weekend work.  To Qualify:  Master’s in social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing + 2 yrs paid exper. as a MH Specialist & exper. w/dual diagnosis.  Licensed as LCSW, LPC or LMFT w/A & D Counseling Certification.

Community Health Nurse – As part of Family Wellness Program will provide nursing assessments, nursing care and health-related teaching to clients on-site and in home and school settings.  Develops and delivers medical lectures on relevant healthcare topics for the Montessori school program. Provide coverage and additional services based on needs of clients and the agency.  To Qualify: Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Oregon, Associates degree or equivalent specializing in nursing.  Two years experience, preferably in ambulatory care setting.  One year experience as health educator.

ADMINISTRATION

Patient Financial Services Manager:  Experienced & motivated billing professional sought to direct & oversee agency billing activities: annual planning, monthly reporting, & supervision of assigned staff. Assures compliance w/established policies & procedures including government grants & contracts, private insurance & 3^rd party payer regulations, plans & directs registration, patient insurance, billing & collections, & data processing to ensure accurate patient billing & efficient account collection. Assesses billing systems w/IT to ensure timely & accurate implementation, & assists in the development, implementation, & administration of the annual capital budget & initiates corrective action to significant variances.  To Qualify: Bachelors degree in Bus. Admin., finance or related field with a minimum of 5 years of medical business office experience & 3 years as department manager in billing.  Requires knowledge of business management & basic accounting principles, patient management information systems, Government reimbursement programs, medical terminology, coding & billing procedures, & knowledge of 3^rd party & insurance company procedures, regulations & billing requirements.

Coding Specialist (Certified): Responsible for the accurate & timely coding and review of services agency. Responsibilities include daily billing, troubleshooting, timely research/resolution of denials & outstanding patient accounts, acting as a liaison/ resource between the site services & business office to help identify & assist w/coding & billing questions, issues, & training.  To Qualify: CPC or CCS, HS Diploma or equiv., & 2-4 yrs exper. w/medical billing & coding (CPT, ICD-9, & HCPCS) req’d., pref in Community Health Center environ.  Exper. in Behavioral Health, A&D, &/or FQHC billing/coding & Centricity exper. pref.

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ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE:

·     Minimum of two years sobriety/clean time, if in recovery

·     Ability to pass criminal background investigation to rule out any history of sexual and/or child abuse

·     Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen

TO APPLY:

Via Mail:

NARA NW – Attention: Human Resources

1776 SW Madison, Portland, OR  97205

Or Fax or Email:

Fax (503) 224-4494

E-mail jobs@naranorthwest.org