The Behavioral Health Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of behavioral health and wellness services offed by the Samish Indian Nation.  This position focuses on program development, outreach, prevention, and referral services and does not include direct clinical counseling or therapeutic responsibilities.  The Coordinator works collaboratively with internal departments, peer support specialists and external providers to ensure culturally responsive, trauma-informed services are accessible to Tribal Citizens.

Why work for Samish?

The Samish Indian Nation provides a very competitive compensation package, which includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, optional supplemental coverage plans, a 401(k) Plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and approximately 16 paid holidays. Best of all, we offer a great environment with passionate and caring staff!

Benefits Summary

• Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement potential
• Flexible work schedule potential
• Health insurance including medical, dental & vision
• Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance
• Annual & Sick Leave
  
• Paid holidays (up to 16+ days per year)
• Paid jury, bereavement & cultural leave
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Evaluations with potential wage increases at 6 months, 1 year and annually
  

1. Coordinate behavioral health programs, including mental health wellness initiatives, substance use disorder prevention, and community education.
2. Develop and maintain partnerships with behavioral health service providers, treatment facilities, tribal and non-tribal health systems.
3. Provide warm hand-offs and referrals to licensed therapists, mental health counselors, and treatment providers.
4. Support the development and implementation of culturally relevant wellness events and prevention strategies.
5. Track and report program outcomes and service delivery in compliance with grant and funding requirements.
6. Lead efforts in community engagement to reduce stigma and increase awareness of behavioral health services.
7. Collaborate with the Tribe’s Health, Education, Social Services, Housing, Samish Street Outreach, Vocational Rehabilitation and Cultural departments to support holistic wellness.
8. Assist in identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and preparing reports for behavioral health-related programs.
9. Maintain confidentiality and uphold the rights and dignity of all program participants.
10. Some field-based and site-based work will be required.
11. Other work-related duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, Human Services or a related field required. 
2. At least three years of experience in behavioral health coordination, case manager, or community-based wellness programming.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health issues impacting tribal communities.
4. Strong organization and project management skills.
5. Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and community stakeholders.
6. Knowledge and competence in supporting the cultural, social, and economic backgrounds of a diverse service population with traditionally underserved needs.
7. Open to change and willing to lead change within the organization.
8. Professional integrity; excellent work ethic.
9. Able to manage competing priorities, excellent organizational skills, and good time management.
10. Ability to provide professionally written or oral reports and evaluations concerning program activities, accomplishments, goals, and objectives.

 Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working with Indigenous communities.
2. Familiarity with state and tribal behavioral health systems, funding sources and reporting requirements.
3. Peer Counselor Certification or Recovery Coach training (preferred by not required).
4. Experience in grant management and program evaluation.

Physical Demands: Long periods of sitting, including driving (60% of time); occasional bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, carrying, and pushing (20% of time); and occasional standing and walking (20% of time). Occasionally lifts/carries up to 20 lbs. Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to use office equipment with frequent repetitive motion such as writing, typing, paperwork handling, and phone use. Must possess the ability to view print on a computer screen and/or paper document; the ability to speak and hear exchanging information with end users by telephone.

Mental/Visual Demands: Frequent mental and/or visual attention to task is required. Occasionally work requires heavy concentration. Frequent interruptions. Tasks involve eye-hand coordination. Working Environment: Work environment is mainly indoors with heat and some air conditioning. Must sit or stand at desk for the majority of shift. Occasionally works alone without benefit of supervisor or coworker. Unavoidable hazards/risks: Due to the nature of engaging individuals who are living in homelessness, some field-based and site-based work is required and may include interactions with distressed individuals. This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there may be exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Samish Indian Nation provides various levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to staff and to clients. Staff must follow safety protocols around masking, distancing, and sanitation as directed by local and state governments as well as recommended Public Health guidance. 

Samish Indian Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or ancestry. Samish preference and Indian preference will be applied to the selection for this position as defined in Title 25, US Code Section 473.

CONFIDENTIALITY: This position develops, maintains, and is responsible for safeguarding the computer/electronic and hardcopy file folders containing sensitive and proprietary information about the Tribe and its members. The incumbent must maintain confidentiality of all work and files pertaining to enrollment, clients, survey results, and all other material that may identify individuals by name (either directly or by reference), as set forth by the Tribal Council in the Personnel Manual. Any violation in this matter may result in immediate termination of employment. All materials, including electronic materials of any type or format, produced are considered works made for hire and are the property of the Samish Indian Nation.

Please state your eligibility for Indian preference in your cover letter. Indian preference must be documented prior to interview or hiring. BIA Form 4432 or tribal enrollment ID may be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.

All persons who are offered employment with the Samish Indian Nation must give permission for a thorough background check of previous work performance, motor vehicle history, credit history and criminal history.

This position is a “covered position” under the Tribe’s Indian Child and Family Violence Act Policy and all applicants must undergo a background investigation in order to be hired for this position. The Tribe will not hire, permit anyone to work or volunteer in a covered position if the person has ever been found guilty or entered a plea of no contest or guilty to any offense under federal, state, or Tribal law which involves violence, threat of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, prostitution, crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children.