Current Job Openings:

ADMINISTRATION

Chief Financial Officer     Apply to Chief Financial Officer position

· Provides hands-on leadership and oversight of the organization's financial functions

· Assures internal controls in accordance w/GAAP and not-for-profit rules

· Works with agency investments, grant and contract budgets, financial resource management and financial analytical services including trend analysis & projections

To Qualify:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

· 10+ years combined experience in all areas of Finance: accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury and investment management

· 2 years experience in Medical Healthcare, preferably in medical billing

· Working knowledge of accounting, reporting & compliance in a not-for-profit environment

Preferred:

· Experience with grant administration to governmental bodies and foundations

· Knowledge of FQHC rules and regulations

· CPA or MBA

·  Salary range is 62K – 95K

Accounts Payable Specialist     Apply to Accounts Payable Specialist position

· Provides technical accounting/fiscal support for the Finance department, with emphasis on Accounts Payable and Purchasing

· Performs Accounts Payable expenditure coding and transaction entry; issues, tracks, and matches purchase orders to invoices; maintains accounting records in accordance with relevant accounting and internal control principles and practices.

· Processes payments and billings and applies procedures for obtaining timely and accurate submissions of vendor/subcontractor reports, billings, invoices, etc

· Maintains computerized records on personal computers including spreadsheets/database development and maintenance and assist in preparing fiscal management reports

· Performs reconciliations between department records and the central accounting system for payments and receipts and prepare corrections, including management of travel transactions

· Arrange travel and other purchases on-line and by telephone when requested

To Qualify:

· Associates degree in accounting/finance, plus 1 year experience performing as an AP Specialist as described above, or 3 years experience in accounts payable; (or the equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities)

· Competence and high level of accuracy with MS Office products, accounting software 10-key by touch, and/or equivalents

· Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.

· Ability to demonstrate flexibility, confidentiality

· Ability to perform tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Proven ability to work professionally and collaboratively in a fast paced team environment

Preferred:

Proficiency and experience with Financial Edge software

Grants Manager     Apply to Grants Manager position

· Performs administrative, clerical and technical functions related to agency contracts and grants

· Works as a member of the Grant Management Team

· Ensures assigned grant reporting timelines are met

· Provides on-going technical assistance to NARA Program Mangers on grant management tasks.

· Coordinates and facilitates compilation of required data for grant performance reports

· Prepares continuation grant applications

· Prepares and submits written progress reports to funding agencies, develops and implements evaluation/monitoring tools to ensure contract/grant compliance

· Maintains electronic and paper grant administration records

· Provides internal management reports to Grant Administrator, and other appropriate program staff regarding the status of grant deliverables

· Assists the Grant Administrator in the implementation of new contract/grant programs to ensure that performance requirements are clearly understood and the appropriate services are rendered

To Qualify:

· Masters Degree in Public Health Administration, or the Administration track of Social Work, with at least 2 years of experience in a health care or behavioral health setting; or a Bachelors Degree in Nursing with 4 years of experience in a health care or behavioral health stetting

· Experience in program evaluation, data management, grant management or research

· Advanced skills in MS Word and Excel

· Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred:

· Basic skills with MS Access or SPSS

Health Director     Apply to Health Director position

· Plans, directs and implements the delivery of primary health care services and prevention/promotion activities in conjunction with the Clinical Management Team, at the Indian Health Clinic and satellite sites

· Ensures that all health care services meet or exceed funding source requirements, county, state, and federal regulations and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations standards

· Acts as the liaison between the Indian Health Clinic, other NARA programs, the Portland American Indian/Alaska Native community, and local, county and state agencies

· Ensures compliance with Quality Assurance Plan

· Ensures quality assurance and methodology is maintained in all elements of health care service delivery

· Ensures compliance with state and federal licensing agencies, such as the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners, and the Oregon Board of Nursing, Oregon Board of Pharmacy and compliance with OSHA and CLIA

· Maintains fiscal control over the health care grants and the services delivered at the Clinics

· Authorizes expenditures for health care activities

To Qualify:

Requires one of the following combinations of education/experience:

· Masters Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work or other health-related field and three years paid experience in the field of health care, including at least two years in a paid administrative management capacity

· Bachelors Degree in a health-related field and five years of paid experience in the field of health care, including at least two years in a paid administrative management capacity

· Knowledge and experience demonstrating competence in planning and budgeting, fiscal management, supervision, personnel management, employee performance assessment, data collection and reporting.

· Experience and proficiency in leading and working in a team is a must

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY

No bus service to this location - must have reliable transportation

Residential Program Manager     Apply to Residential Program Manager position

· Manages the daily operations of the facility

· Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team

· Ensures a culturally appropriate treatment model that is family and community based that includes child and family development, mental health care, heath care, and a gambling addiction treatment component

· Provides clinical direction and supervision

· Assures services provided are in compliance with funding source requirements, as well as county, state and federal regulations, and the Quality Assurance plan

To Qualify:

· Bachelors degree or equivalent

· Current CDS 2 or CADC II certification

· 5 years paid experience in substance abuse treatment, including at least 1 yr in a paid administrative capacity and 5 yrs management experience

· Knowledge of family counseling, child growth/development, and  the effects of alcohol and drug abuse/addiction on children

· Knowledge and experience with planning and budgeting, fiscal management, supervision, personnel management, data collection and reporting

· Ability to show disciplined empathy for A&D clients, understanding of alcoholism as disease, and knowledge of AA, NA, Alateen and other support programs

Preferred:

· Masters Degree and  dually licensed/certified

Clinical Supervisor     Apply to Clinical Supervisor position

· Provides clinical coordination and monitoring of standards of care for the Residential treatment facility

· Performs on-going audits of client files to assure records are in accordance with policy and regulations

· Assures groups and lectures are conducted according to schedule

· Trains staff on counseling skills, documentation and treatment planning

· Supervises staff

· Conducts regular clinical staff meetings to review clinical and administrative issues

· Manages staff schedules

To Qualify:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· CDS 2 or CADC II

· 5 years paid experience as a chemical dependency counselor

· 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity supervising counseling and/or social service staff

· Requires superior interpersonal, leadership, and consensus building skills

· Demonstrates disciplined empathy for A&D clients, understanding of alcoholism as disease

· Knowledge of AA, NA, Alateen & other support programs

Preferred:

· Knowledge of Native American culture

Residential Assistant     Apply to Residential Assistant position

· Attend to client-related

· Monitor clients, including minors and adults

· Assure safety

· Facilitate medication call

· Complete documentation

· Make appropriate referrals

· Perform periodic sweeps of the facility, poison checks, client checks, ground checks,  etc.

· Assists to ensure the facility is kept clean

To Qualify:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Demonstrate understanding of 12-step philosophy

· Proven ability to serve as a positive role model for clients

· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

· Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries

· Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, the ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

· Current CPR certification or ability to obtain

Part-time Cook  Apply to Part-time Cook position

· Food preparation for up to 65 clients

· Prepares scheduled meals

· Assist in serving (cafeteria style)

· Assure the kitchen meets cleanliness guidelines

· Assist in maintaining inventory

To Qualify:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· 1+ years experience cooking for a residential facility, school, or hospital

· Current food handler’s card

· Knowledge of meal preparation and menu planning

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extensive periods of time

Office Specialist     Apply to Office Specialist position

· Provides data and clerical support to the Residential Treatment facility.

· Tracks billing services, maintains databases and spreadsheets, answers phones, and performs other business and office duties

· Provides administrative support to the Business Manager

· Label Charts and file CPMS forms

· Maintain a shared, graduating client lists, ensuring all processes are completed before charts are archived

· Enters MH Groups into Centricity, and sends Rosters to billing

· Provides support using centricity to track Encounters, reconcile and submit to billing daily

· Provide reception backup; Answer multi-line telephone system, directs calls, takes messages.

· Helps with inventory tracking and supply orders

· Provide backup support to Admissions; Prepare group and individual attendance sheets for billing.  Distribute to providers

· Provides general information and sends information about NARA/NW as requested

· Assist Business Manager with Subpoena and other records Requests

· Provide back-up support to Admission Coordinator and Business Manager

· Create new office documents and updates as requested

· Helps maintain accuracy between various systems and spreadsheets

· Maintains a working knowledge of CPMS data for all clients at Residential and OP as backup for the Business Manager

To Qualify:

· High School Diploma or equivalent and post-high school education including course work in data processing and two years experience in performing the above duties; or High School diploma plus four years experience in performing the above duties

· Advanced experience and skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

· Experience operating a multi-line telephone system

· Must have a demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service,

· Proven ability to maintain professional boundaries, support for organization values,

· Demonstrates professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor, confidentiality, and collaboration with other NARA staff and team members.

FAMILY SERVICES

Youth Addictions Counselor     Apply to Youth Addictions Counselor position

· Provides drug and alcohol intervention, prevention and treatment services for youth clients

· Engages in a collaborative process that facilitates the client’s progress toward mutually determined treatment goals and objectives

· Provides screening, intakes, and referrals

· Works with youth clients to establish realistic, achievable goals consistent with achieving and maintaining recovery

· Develops and implements, based on the assessment, individualized comprehensive treatment plans per Federal/State requirements for all youth clients

· Facilitates group sessions for clients using various methods including experiential and outdoor activities

· Supervises attendance at activities specific to treatment plan

· Maintains client records in accordance with State and Federal regulations

· Must be available for some evening and weekend work and occasional multi-day trips with youth.

To Qualify:

· Certified Chemical Dependency Specialist I or CADC1 with at least one year’s paid experience as a chemical dependency counselor and experience with youth Drug and Alcohol programs

· Demonstrates disciplined empathy for alcohol/drug abuse clients and an understanding of  the illness concept of alcoholism/drug abuse

· Demonstrates knowledge of AA, NA, Alateen and other support programs

CLINIC

Family Nurse Practitioner     Apply to Family Nurse Practitioner position

1/2 time at Indian Health Clinic and 1/2 time at Residential Treatment Center

· Provide comprehensive primary health care in the NARA Indian Health Clinic and at the Residential Treatment Center(A&D Treatment)

· Will coordinate patient care with other providers and agencies and advocate for the client within health care systems

· Performs initial and ongoing health risk assessments and counseling for high-risk lifestyle behaviors and/or familial diseases

· Develops and documents plans of care and outcomes evaluations

· Participates in on-call service coverage, as needed

To Qualify:

· Current, unencumbered licensure with State of Oregon as a Certified Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority

· Evidence of experience sufficient for successful performance of duties noted above

· Prefer experience with diverse communities and low-income families

· Must have exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Ability to engage and interact positively with consumers to promote strengths and improve health and well being

· Ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated team to coordinate care

Medical Records Specialist     Apply to Medical Records Specialist position

· Responsible for the collection, maintenance, filing, retrieval, and tracking of clinic medical records

· Will help ensure all records are stored properly, that confidentially is maintained, and that  records are complete and in compliance with all federal, state, IHS & HIPPA regulations

· Review charts to ensure complete documentation and appropriate filing of progress notes, triage notes laboratory results, x-ray reports, and other pertinent medical notes

· Enters patient data into computer tracking system

· Types and/or transcribes correspondence for medical and mental health staff

· Ensures accurate coding on encounter forms and appropriately directs to Billing

To Qualify:

· High School Diploma or equivalent and post High School education

· 2 years medical records experience in a health clinic/doctors office

· Demonstrated flexibility, confidentiality, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Proven ability to work professionally and collaboratively in a fast paced team environment

· Demonstrate a commitment to exceptional customer service, a support for organization values and exude professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor

Preferred:

· College coursework in medical terminology or medical records

Pharmacy Technician      Apply to Pharmacy Technician position

· Assist the Pharmacist with day-to-day pharmacy activities

· Helps patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders

· Assist patients in applying for Medicare D and other patient assistance programs

· Enter prescription orders into computer

· Create profile of patient’s health and insurance information in computer or update patient’s profile

· Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims

· Verify that customer receives correct prescription(s) at point of sale

· Complete monthly residential medication orders, place orders on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork

· Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions

· Prepare pharmacy inventory

· Screen telephone calls for pharmacist

· Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization

· Prepackage bulk medications

· Maintain an awareness of developments in community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practices

· Assist in training new employees, as needed

· Assist pharmacist and any other pharmacy staff in scheduling and maintaining workflow

· Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques

· Assist pharmacist in accordance with local, state, federal regulations and NARA policies

· Perform other duties as assigned

To Qualify:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· One year experience performing duties noted above or equivalent

· National certification

· Professional demeanor

· Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality of patient data

· Strong communication skills; courteous attitude

· Understanding of medical terminology and calculations

· Ability to type at least 35 words per minute; knowledge of computer operations

· Knowledge of medication brand and generic names

· Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems

OUTPATIENT

Chemical Dependency Counselor     Apply to Chemical Dependency Counselor position

· Provides treatment groups to clients in Outpatient treatment facility utilizing a collaborative process that facilitates the client's progress toward mutually determined treatment goals and objectives

· Works with clients to establish realistic, achievable goals consistent with achieving and maintaining recovery

· Engage in weekly one-to-one counseling for assigned clients

· Provide referrals, complete charting & documentation

· Facilitate group sessions, including organizing materials (books, slides, films) and equipment

To Qualify:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· CADC1 or CDS1 or higher w/at least one year paid experience as a chemical dependency counselor

· Experience presenting Treatment Groups

· Demonstrate disciplined empathy for alcohol/drug abuse clients and an understanding of the illness concept of alcoholism/drug abuse, plus demonstrate knowledge of AA, NA, Alateen and other support programs

Gambling Addiction

Treatment Specialist      Apply to Gambling Addiction Treatment Specialist position

· Develop and implement culturally specific Gambling Addiction Treatment curriculum into the outpatient treatment schedule

· Provide direct outpatient client care, to include intakes, referral routing, assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual and group counseling

· Attend meetings and develop relationships with external organizations to maintain communication and cooperation between NARA and outside tribes/agencies/organizations

· Organize, attend, and participate in outpatient PGS staff meetings

· Prepare reports as required (weekly, monthly, quarterly) for submission to the applicable program management/staff as well as Herbert and Louis monthly reports

· Participate with outpatient staff to identify community self-help resources and provide aftercare treatment for clients with gambling addiction

· Provide staff training and/or oversee PGS counselor providing training on Gambling Addiction identification, assessment, treatment planning, and treatment

· Make appropriate referrals to mental health professionals, medical or any other appropriate needs and collaborate for continuity of care

· Supervise Problem Gambling Prevention and Outreach Specialist

· Supervise problem gambling counselor(s)

· Maintain clinical records and/or oversee maintenance of clinical records

· Public contact person for intakes, assessments, and general questions about problem gambling

To Qualify:

· A&D certification, or able to become certified within 12 months

· Masters Degree in related field

· Ability to attend training and become certified as Gambling Addiction Counselor II

Preferred:

· Background in addictions theory / treatment

Outpatient Counselor     Apply to Outpatient Counselor position

· Provides weekly one-to-one counseling and referrals

· Completes charting and documentation

· Facilitates group sessions

To Qualify:

· High School Diploma or equivalent and CADC1 or CDS1 or higher with at least 1 year paid experience. as a chemical dependency counselor and experience. presenting Treatment Groups.

· Demonstrate disciplined empathy for alcohol/drug abuse clients

· Demonstrate understanding of the illness concept of alcoholism/drug abuse, plus demonstrate knowledge of AA, NA, Alateen & other support programs.

Clinical Supervisor (A&D)  Apply to Clinical Supervisor (A&D) position

· Apply clinical, management, and organizational skills to provide coordination and continuity of clinical services

· Monitor and ensure standards of care for Outpatient treatment components

· Ensures effective staff communication

· Provides quality clinical supervision to staff, maintain on-going audits of all client files assuring that records are in accordance with Federal and State regulations and agency policy, and reviews all counselor treatment, discharge and aftercare planning for assigned clients

· Trains staff in counseling skills, documentation, treatment planning and other areas that contribute to their professional growth and development

· Conducts clinical staff meetings to review clinical and administrative issues

To Qualify:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· CADC II or CDS II certification

· 1 year paid experience providing Clinical Supervision to A&D staff

· 2 years experience providing chemical dependency counseling

· Demonstrates disciplined empathy for A&D clients, an understanding of alcoholism as disease

· Knowledge of AA, NA, Alateen & other support program

· Ability to serve as a positive role model for clients

· Proven leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

· Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, and strong professional boundaries.

Totem Milieu Specialist  Apply to Totem Milieu Specialist position

· Provide behavioral health and addiction assessment for purposes of intake to the Adult Mental Health program under the supervision of a QMHP

· Provides care coordination and crisis intervention as needed for NARA consumers at the Totem Lodge location

· Works as part of the mental health team and in close collaboration with addictions services, medical services, and other NARA programs.

· Understands and applies the Sanctuary and Strength Based Models of care as part of providing specialized milieu support services

· Provide assessment/screening, information and referral services via telephone and face to face for clients seeking Mental Health, Health, and Addictions services

· Provide initial welcome and supports to consumers to assist with linking to Totem Lodge and Adult MH programming

· Facilitate consumer community meetings

· As needed, provide triage and supports for consumers who present at Totem Lodge without an appointment.

· As needed provide crisis intervention in collaboration with Totem Lodge Team members

· Assist consumers in learning about and accessing cultural resources and activities

· Monitor well being of consumers in the Totem Lodge milieu setting

· Coordination of care - actively initiates and maintains communication and collaboration with all members of consumer's support system and service team as permitted by the consumer

· Maintain appropriate documentation as required by agency policy and OARS

· Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings

· Actively seek information and trainings to maintain professional level skills to provide mental health and addiction services including the ability to triage consumers to access physical health care services

To Qualify:

· HS Diploma or equivalent

· QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate) qualified with case management experience

· The competencies to understand mental health and addiction assessment , treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts

· Requires basic knowledge of Bio-Psychological-Social assessment, including the ability to screen for addiction treatment needs and of treatment plan design and ability to document treatment plans that include strength based focus

· Ability to collaborate with agency and its consumers to develop connection to services

· Provide basic motivational interviewing technique(s) to facilitate consumers follow through with treatment plans

· Knowledge and understanding of mental illness, addictions, and physical health and ability to work within an integrated system of care program

· Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to engage and interact positively with consumers to promote strengths and improve health and well being and to work collaboratively as part of an integrated team to coordinate care

· Flexibility, confidentiality, demonstrated ability and ongoing commitment to the maintenance of professional boundaries w/clients, the community, and other staff members

· Proven ability to work professionally and collaboratively in a fast paced team environment

· Excellent computer skills