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Title: Spirit of Healing - Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Locations: This position is community based and requires regular travel between multiple sites, including the Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212; Wellness Center - 12360 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233; and River House - 211 SE Caruthers St., Portland, OR 97214.

Schedule: This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Occasional evening and weekend hours required

Wage Range:

Unlicensed (QMHA / QMHP): $28.00 - $36.80 hourly, Non- Exempt
Licensed: $75,600.00 - $87,150.00 annual salary, Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Behavioral Health Care Coordinator looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.  

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Spirit of Healing Behavioral Health Care Coordinator works independently and collaboratively with a team of health professionals to provide members with opportunities to improve self-management abilities, health outcomes, and satisfaction with health care in a culturally specific manner. This position works collaboratively with American Indian or Alaskan Native members who may have complex medical/psychosocial/ addiction issues and their families/caregivers as well as with members of multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to provide care coordination and mental health assessments as needed. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

What you will do:

• Actively collaborate and coordinate Care Coordination for Spirit of Healing Members/NARA NW patients utilizing a team approach.
• Serve as the primary behavioral health care coordination for members with severe and persistent mental illness, complex psychiatric presentations, or recent behavioral health crises (including suicide attempts), including transitions of care, and linkage to appropriate treatment and community supports.
• Administer mental health assessments and treatment plans as needed to streamline member into services.
• Help coordinate patient transportation and accompaniment as needed.
• Responsible for scheduling patients discharging the hospital or inpatient settings
• Work independently to perform timely multidisciplinary case management assessment of members in multiple settings (e.g., home, hospital, clinic, etc.), by evaluating all relevant information to determine needs in health care, social supports and access to behavioral health services.
• Provide timely updates regarding the plan of care that includes self-management as well as member specific goals. 
• Make independent decisions regarding client care and care management.  Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet with members to identify and reduce or eliminate barriers to care (e.g., social, cultural, linguistic, education), and set effective goals with members. 
• Collaborate with medical and auxiliary providers in the community to develop health care plans/goals based on identified needs.
• Up to 80% of the workload will be performed in the community

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in behavioral health, social services, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in behavioral health, care management, care.
• Active QMHA-I or QMHP-C through MHACBO required
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Demonstrated word processing and computer skills, including ability to learn new systems/databases.
• Minimum 2 years of electronic health record experience.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for-cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Oregon license (LCSW or LPC) or ability to obtain by start date
• Experience with utilization of motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
• Specialized training in Evidence Based Practices providing behavioral changes.
• Experience working with diverse populations that have experienced obstacles and barriers related to marginalization.
• Experience working with Tribal communities and intergenerational trauma.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn gender-affirming care needs, available resources, and the transgender experience.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community.

What’s in it for you?

15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th, and your birthday!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.