Behavioral Health Care Coordinator (LCSW / LPC) - MD133

• Job Location: Indian Health Clinic on Hancock - Portland, OR 97212
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $36.34 - $41.90 Hourly
• Job Shift: DayTitle: Spirit of Healing - Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
• Location: Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212; Wellness Center - 12360 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233; & 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: $36.34 – $41.90 Hourly, Non-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.

What you will do: Actively collaborate and coordinate Care Coordination for Spirit of Healing Members/NARA NW patients utilizing a team approach Administer mental health assessments and treatment plans as needed to streamline member into services Provide timely updates regarding the plan of care that includes self-management as well as member specific goals.

Makes referrals to community programs/services as appropriate. Utilize the Electronic Medical Records system for documentation. Make independent decisions regarding client care and care management. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Barrier Review and Reduction: Meet with members to identify and reduce or eliminate barriers to care (e. g., social, cultural, linguistic, education), and set effective goals with members.

Utilize a culturally sensitive person-centered approach in working with clients by respecting their self-determination and autonomy and exploring their ambivalence by utilizing Motivational Interviewing principles. Ensure that clients get timely access to appropriate services by promoting and modeling advocacy skills.

Provider and Member Integration: Collaborate with medical and auxiliary providers in the community to develop health care plans/goals based on identified needs and employ creative strategies to address psychosocial issues.

Facilitate communication and positive relationship building between clients and medical providers; attend medical appointments as needed. Up to 80% of the workload will be performed in the community Qualifications

We would like to hear from people that have: Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related clinical field Minimum 2 years’ experience in behavioral health, care management, and care coordination and/or social services.

Active Oregon license (LCSW or LPC) or ability to obtain by start date Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle; Ability to operate a motorized vehicle Demonstrated skill in word processing and computer skills and ability to learn new technological means of communication and various data base Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.

Must have two years of experience using an electronic health record Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks. What’s in it for you?

14 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!

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 14 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: To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org) Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!

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.