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Project Coordinator - Native Nutrition and Physical Fitness

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Scholarships

Through the NARCH program funded by the Indian Health service and NIH, the Board is able to provide a limited number of scholarships to support research career development in the biomedical sciences. Historically, the NARCH fellowships have supported AI/AN students pursuing MPH degrees, other masters degrees, PhD’s in social and biomedical sciences, MD’s, and other doctoral-level degrees. Successful candidates will receive monthly stipends to support their studies, and can use the funds as they see fit for career development. Doctoral candidates will receive stipends of 37K per year, and masters level students will receive 28K per year. The scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis as long as the grant support allows. The successful candidates must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward degree completion during the course of their awards.

Application packets should include the following information:
A CV for the candidate
A letter from the candidate that indicates their career interests and goals
Two letters of recommendation
The most recent set of transcripts
Proof of tribal enrollment
Proof of enrollment in a graduate level health sciences (or related) degree program

Please send all information in one packet to , either by pdf or surface mail.

Principal Investigator Thomas Becker, MD, PhD
2121 SW Broadway, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-4185
(503) 228-8182 Fax

Please Cc emails to .

NPAIHB Member Tribes Employment Opportunities*

*NPAIHB is not the contact office for these job announcements. Please see contact on individual listings.

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

The Chehalis Tribe is searching for well qualified staff for the following positions:
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor Job Summary: Provides one-on-one and group counseling to clients (children, adults, and families) to address and treat mental and emotional disorders and to promote optimum mental health. Must be trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of issues and be familiar with concepts, practices and procedures of mental health counseling.
Medical Provider
Medical Provider Job Summary: The Medical Provider is responsible to provide ongoing, evidence based medical care to all eligible patients of the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center (CTWC). This includes supervision of mid-level practitioners, making appropriate specialty care referrals, following established medical policies and protocols, and attending CTWC staffing meetings. The medical provider will also provide guidance regarding medical necessity of referred care and take part in quality improvement activities.
Medical Director
Medical Director Job Summary: Provides leadership and oversight of patient care services for the Wellness Center. Assists the Health Services Director in establishing and supervising clinical standards of care and in supervising medical staff. Provides direct patient care to diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and other disorders. Works to promote good health and prevent illness through establishing and maintaining good communication and positive relationships within the community.
Physician’s Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Physician’s Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Job Summary: Under the supervision of a licensed physician, performs physical examinations, treatment (including referral), patient counseling, medication prescription, data collection and documentation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and direct patient care services to patients of the Wellness Center. Works to promote good health and prevent illness through establishing and maintaining good communication and positive relationships within the community.
IT Network Systems Analyst
IT Network Systems Analyst Job Summary: Responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and monitoring of the local and the enterprise-wide area networks for the Chehalis Tribe. Performs a variety of maintenance, evaluation, installation and training tasks to ensure enterprise network performance meets the organization’s requirements.
We offer a full benefits package for full time employees including medical, dental vision, life insurance and 401K retirement options.
APPLY TODAY! The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, 420 Howanut Road, Oakville, WA 98568.
Fax: 360-273-3861.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer but practice Native Preference according to law.

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION
YELLOWHAWK TRIBAL HEALTH CENTER

PROVIDER(S)—Full Time With Benefits
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center houses a fully accredited, primary care medical facility located on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, 10 minutes East of Pendleton, OR. We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated FNP or PA as well as a physician to join our full-time, two-provider practice. We offer a well-staffed, well-equipped clinic, a competitive salary, and an outstanding full-time benefits package. Come and experience a rewarding practice where the focus is on quality patient care.
A Yellowhawk application, CV, cover letter, and proof of Oregon licensure are required.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR II—Full Time With Benefits
We are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated full time Mental Health Counselor II for our Behavioral Health Program. We offer a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package. Requirements: Masters degree in Behavioral Health Science with dual diagnosis competency, minimum 5 years experience in clinical behavioral health services, an Oregon Professional Counselor license or LCSW. We would possibly consider LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or LICSW for a Mental Health Counselor I status.

GRANT WRITER—Part Time With Partial Benefits
(This Position Could Possibly Work into Full Time With Benefits)
NEWLY CREATED POSITION
We have an immediate need for a high-performance, independent person to research and develop grant contract opportunities in the areas of health care and wellness programs.

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN I—Full Time With Benefits
NEWLY CREATED POSITION
We are recruiting for an independent self-starter to assist in the support and maintenance of our network and information systems.

Please contact Janyce Quaempts at YTHC, PO Box 160, Pendleton, OR, 97801,
(541) 278-7549, to request an application packet or go to our website at Yellowhawk.org to download the information. Tribal/Indian preference observed. Open Until Filled.

Squaxin Island Tribe

Family Practice Physician
Position Description

PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

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BILLING/PATIENT ACCOUNTS
Position: BILLING ASSISTANT II
Closes: Open Until Filled
High School Diploma or GED. Three years recent experience (within last 4 years) in a medical billing department.

HEALTH RECORDS
Position: HEALTH RECORDS CLERK-Emergency Hire/Temporary
Closes: Open Until Filled
High school diploma or GED. Must have three (3) months experience, within the last two years, working with medical records in a medical records department or physician’s office.

MEDICAL
Position: PHYSICIAN
Closes: Open Until Filled
Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited institution. Board certified (or eligible to sit for exam) in family practice or appropriate field. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Washington. Current certification in ACLS.

PATIENT ACCESS
Position: PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary 6-12 months/Benefits Eligible)
Closes: September 15, 2010
High School Diploma or GED. Two years of administrative experience, in a health care facility, with strict attention to detail. Recent experience (within the last 24 months) working with health insurance/coverage including verification, preauthorization and data entry. Must have good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc), including two years of experience with electronic scheduling.

KWAWACHEE COUNSELING CENTER
Position: COUNSELOR III GENERALIST
Closes: Open Until Filled
Masters Degree in Human Services related field plus three (3) years experience in the behavioral health field. Current Washington State license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage & Family Therapist required. Current CPR/BLS certification.

HOW TO APPLY

A Puyallup Tribal Health Authority employment application must be completed for each position applied for by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. PTHA has Indian preference hiring according to the law.

Continuous recruitments for which a closing date is not listed may close at anytime. Positions may be added or deleted at any time. All listed positions require applicants to acknowledge and sign a background check. For application forms and information on job openings, please contact:

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Phone: (253) 593-0232, Ext. 516
Human Resources Department Fax: (253) 593-3479
2209 East 32nd Street Job-line: (253) 593-0101
Tacoma, WA 98404 Email:
Website: http://www.eptha.com

Due to the large number of applications that may be received, not everyone who applies for a vacant position will be interviewed. Those applicants who have been interviewed will receive notification when the position is filled or closed. PTHA is a tax exempt, non-profit organization.

Suquamish Tribe

Mental Health Counselor

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

DENTAL
Position: DENTAL ASSISTANT II
Closes: Open Until Filled
Current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification as a Dental Assistant. Two years job related experience as a dental assistant.

Position: DENTAL HYGIENIST-PART TIME (.2 FTE)
Closes: Open Until Filled
Graduate of a Dental Hygiene Program. Licensed to practice Dental Hygiene. Current CPR/BLS certification.

KWAWACHEE COUNSELING CENTER

Position: COUNSELOR III - GENERALIST
Closes: Open Until Filled
Masters Degree in Human Services related field plus three (3) years experience in the behavioral health field. Current Washington State license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage & Family Therapist required. Counselor Registration does not qualify for meeting minimum job requirements. Current CPR/BLS certification.

Position: PSYCHIATRIST (.8 FTE) or PSYCHIATRIC ARNP (1.0 FTE)
Closes: Open Until Filled

Psychiatrist (.8 FTE) - Doctorate of Medicine from an accredited university majoring in psychiatry. Must have current physician license to practice in WA State. Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Psychiatric ARNP (1.0 FTE) - Psychiatric ARNP Degree from an accredited university. Must have current RN and ARNP license to practice in WA State. Current CPR and First Aid certification.

MEDICAL
Position: PHYSICIAN
Closes: Open Until Filled
Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited institution. Board certified (or eligible to sit for exam) in family practice or appropriate field. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Washington. Current certification in ACLS.

HOW TO APPLY

A Puyallup Tribal Health Authority employment application must be completed for each position applied for by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. PTHA has Indian preference hiring according to the law.

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Phone: (253) 593-0232, Ext. 516
Human Resources Department Fax: (253) 593-3479
2209 East 32nd Street Jobline: (253) 593-0101
Tacoma, WA 98404 Email:
Website: http://www.eptha.com
Due to the large number of applications that may be received, not everyone who applies for a vacant position will be interviewed. Those applicants who have been interviewed will receive notification when the position is filled or closed. PTHA is a tax exempt, non-profit organization.

STILLAGUAMISH TRIBE OF INDIANS Medical Facilities Director

Min of 5 yrs in program admin mgmt in a social service, health care delivery system. Budget in excess of$1 million.
Strong leadership, budget, grant writing & mgmt skills in Tribal Country a must.
Submit resume/application to PO Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223

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