ADMINISTRATION

BILLING MANAGER: Directs department functions & revenue to ensure cash flow maximization & improve patient, physician & internal customer relations. Assures compliance w/policies & procedures, government grants & contracts, private insurance & Medicaid/Medicare regulations. Plans & directs registration, patient insurance, billing & collections, & processing. Assesses systems w/IT to ensure timely & accurate reporting & recommends better billing practices to increase revenue.  TO QUALIFY: Bachelors in Bus. Admin., finance or related field w/min. of 5 yrs of medical business office experience & 3 yrs as billing dept mgr w/supervision. 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.  Non-profit &/or FQHC experience preferred. 

GRANT WRITER:  The Grant Writers primary responsibility is to write proposals to obtain new grants, contracts, or other outside funding for new and existing programs.  Will assemble data and type routine monthly and quarterly progress reports for contracts and grants, maintains active grant book records and grant archive files, and performs data collection and data entry for grant management, grant opportunity research, and program evaluation activities.  Also will conduct grant opportunity research utilizing reference directories and Internet web sites.  Assists grant managers with preparation of new grant proposals by writing proposals, researching necessary data, assembling supporting documents, etc.  Researches sources and writes letters for in-kind donations.  Provides on-going assistance in the development of grant reports, data management, and budgets.  TO QUALIFY:  Position requires a Bachelors Degree in relevant field plus 1 year grant writing/fund raising experience OR post high school education plus 3 years grant writing/fund raising experience.  Must have working knowledge with MS Word and Excel and skill and experience in organizing information, technical report writing, and library research. Must have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with teams. 

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

RESIDENTIAL A & D TREATMENT COUNSELOR: Provides treatment groups to clients living in residential 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.  Will provide weekly 1-to-1 counseling for assigned clients, provide referrals, complete charting & documentation and facilitate group sessions, including organizing materials (books, slides, films) and equipment.  TO QUALIFY: HS Diploma or equivalent.  Must have CADC1 or CDS1 or higher w/at least 1 year paid experience as a chemical dependency counselor & experience presenting Treatment Groups.  There is no bus service to this location so must have reliable transportation.  Candidates must 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.

RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT (On-call):  Provide client & child support in a residential treatment setting (alcohol & drug).  Responsibilities include monitoring clients, the facility, & completing all relevant documentation.  To Qualify: HS Diploma or GED, effective written & verbal communication skills, & ability to serve as a positive role model for clients, understanding of addiction & 12 step programs.

FAMILY SERVICES

CARE COORDINATOR:  Will provide culturally appropriate care coordination and facilitation of wrap a round meetings as part of the NARA NW System of Care Program (Nak-Nu-Wit) for Native youth (9-21) and their families.  Requires collaborative participation in a team, and agency, that is family centered and strength based.  Program provides services in the community, schools, and in home settings. TO QUALIFY:  Requires master’s degree in social services or related field (or bachelors with commensurate experience) and 2 years paid mental health experience working with children and families, and superior communication and team skills.  Requires skills, abilities and willingness to complete documentation as per OAR’s and grant requirements.  Experience working with the Native American community and using culturally specific skills preferred.  Position requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

FAMILY THERAPIST - SYSTEMS OF CARE:  Will provide culturally appropriate clinical assessment and formulation, develop treatment plans and provide appropriate counseling as part of a Systems of Care for Native youth (9-21) and their families.  Participates in a team that is family centered and strength based.  Provides Wrap Around level of services in the community, schools and home setting. TO QUALIFY:  Requires master’s level clinician, with 2 years paid mental health experience working with children and families, and superior communication and team skills.  Licensure (LCSW or LPC), experience working with the Native American community and with culturally specific skills preferred.  Requires skills, abilities and willingness in clinical documentation as per OAR’s and grant requirements.  Position requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

PSYCHIATRIST or PSYCHIATRIC NP (contract or regular):  We are currently seeking a Psychiatrist with addictions/ dual diagnosis experience or training to see outpatient and residential addictions clients in an addictions and mental health/physical health agency that serves American Indians, Alaska Natives and other vulnerable peoples.  Position will include psychiatric evaluation, ongoing medication management and clinical consultation with mental health, medical staff and addictions staff.  Must have a willingness to work as a part of a team to treat clients who present with significant addiction, mental health, medical and socioeconomic problems.  Willingness to work in an agency with a commitment to providing culturally competent client care.  TO QUALIFY:  Must have current, unencumbered licensure with State of Oregon as a Psychiatrist with prescriptive authority.  Evidence of experience sufficient for successful performance of duties noted above. Prefer experience with diverse communities and low-income families.

CLINIC

MEDICAL DIRECTOR:  The NARA NW Medical Director is responsible for providing direct patient care while demonstrating awareness and sensitivity to Native American & other underserved populations healthcare needs, as well supervising all medical services provided at the Indian Health Clinic and throughout the organization.  Will provide direct supervision to all physicians, FNP’s, RN’s & the dietician, monitors the quality of all medical treatment provided, and assures medical services are in full compliance with standards, ethics and license requirements of the medical profession.  Also responsible for overseeing the on-site laboratory and Physician Dispensing Pharmacy.  TO QUALIFY:  Must be Board Certified in a related area of medicine (Family Practice pref.), with a current unencumbered Oregon Medical License.  Position requires a minimum of 2 years experience providing direct patient care and administrative supervision as well as the ability to work with people from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to explain and provide appropriate medical care.  Must be able to work productively and collaboratively within a team environment.  Experience working with the Native American/Alaska Native Community preferred.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Provide comprehensive primary health care in the NARA Indian Health Clinic.  Coordinates patient care with other providers and agencies and advocates for client within health care systems.  Provides services in prenatal integrated health care of high-risk chemically dependent pregnant patients in consultation and/or collaboration with obstetrical health care provider.  Performs initial and ongoing health risk assessments and counseling for high-risk lifestyle behaviors and/or familial diseases (ongoing drug and alcohol assessment and HIV screening).  Encourages family participation in health care of patient as deemed appropriate by patient and other clinic providers.  Develops and document plan of care and outcomes evaluations.  Coordinates with contractual pharmacy, primary care providers, hospitals, and laboratories for required diagnostic procedures and delivery/births.  Provides health education to individual patients as needed, such as birth control, safer sex, high-risk behavior and health consequences.  Participates in on-call service coverage, as needed.  TO QUALIFY:  Must have 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.

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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