About the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

The Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or “the Board”) in 1972.

Guided by a vision of “Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation,” NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors.

Led by our Board of Directors, NPAIHB’s mission is to “eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services.” We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest.

The NPAIHB’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 can be found here.

Job Title: Behavioral Health ECHO Program Specialist

Reports to: Behavioral Health Manager

Initial Salary Range: $58,000 – $68,500 annually

Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays

Funded Through: September 30th, 2027

Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Status: Full-Time (1.00 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits

Location: Portland, OR

JOB SUMMARY

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health ECHO Program Specialist (“BH Specialist”) provides technical assistance, training, and resources to 43 Member Tribes across NPAIHB projects, with a focus on mental health, substance misuse, and holistic, lifespan-centered wellness. The BH Specialist is responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating behavioral health and substance misuse strategic planning and program implementation. This position intersects with and provides support to the existing NPAIHB Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Aide and ECHO programs, as well as offering consultation to other NPAIHB programs as needed.

The BH Program Specialist reports to the Behavioral Health Manager (“BH Manager”). This scope of work is housed within the Clinical Support Services Division. This position is based at NPAIHB’s offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 10% of the time.

Essential Functions

Behavioral Health Program Functions

Supports the Behavioral Health and associated Indian Country ECHO programs in alignment with NPAIHB Strategic Plan

Supports the delivery of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Aide, and associated Indian Country ECHO program content for the Clinical Division and across NPAIHB programs

Provides support to the Behavioral Health Committee meeting during the Quarterly NPAIHB Board of Directors Meeting (QBM) as needed

Supports Behavioral Health program development, along with NPAIHB staff, Tribal partners, and consultants

Assists with coordinating long-term and short-term research (including surveys, feasibility studies, and research studies) to guide Behavioral Health program development, improvement of services, and development of Tribally based best practices for NW Tribes

Assists in developing Behavioral Health program evaluation and data analysis tools and strategies

Supports the creation and implementation of capacity building and quality improvement strategies based on the needs and priorities of Northwest Tribes

Carries out updated Behavioral Health program priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal and state policy priorities

Works closely with supervisor to support the identification of Northwest, federal, and state policy priorities related to Behavioral Health programs

Indian Country ECHO Program Functions

Leads the delivery of Behavioral Health clinical training content for the Indian Country ECHO (“ECHO”) program

Facilitates ECHO sessions, including confirming presenters, coordinating continuing education credits, maintaining and updating contact distribution lists, and sending routine invitations and reminders for ECHO sessions

Provides operational support during ECHO learning sessions, including technical setup, participant management, and troubleshooting

Serves as an ECHO faculty member (subject matter expert) as appropriate and needed

Ensures timely collection and archiving of ECHO session materials (e.g., slide decks, recordings, and other resources)

Tracks ECHO activity attendance and maintains accurate records in program tracking tools

Compiles ECHO outcome data from evaluations, attendance, and participant feedback to support quarterly and annual grant reporting

Contributes to preparation of Continuing Education (CE) compliance reports, annual summaries, and documentation for audits and renewals

Assists in monitoring and reporting on key ECHO program outcome measures to demonstrate impact and support continuous improvement

Administrative and Reporting Functions

Participates in and/or facilitates program (including grant-related) meetings, work groups, site visits, and conferences as required to achieve Behavioral Health and ECHO program objectives and deliverables

Engages staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirements

Supports budget expenditures through partnership with staff to ensure projects remain on budget and compliant with the funding requirements of granting agencies

Maintains well-organized filing systems for all Behavioral Health and ECHO related required documentation and supporting records (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with both NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving files as appropriate

Submits a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) to the BH Manager at the end of each month, and any additional reports required to track project activities as needed

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned by the BH Manager and/or Executive Director or designee

Standards of Conduct

Act in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities we serve

Uphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHB

Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentation

Consistently exhibit professional behavior and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and impartiality appropriate to the responsible and confidential nature of the position

Exercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilities

Demonstrate high emotional intelligence in the performance of all duties and responsibilities

Orientation toward learning, innovation, service, and the building of second-line leadership

Commitment to building an organizational culture which centers NPAIHB’s service to Tribes, promotes professional excellence, and builds an environment where employees grow and thrive

Commitment to build an inclusive workplace across a range of identities and experiences, including (but not limited to) geography, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, language, disability, religion, spiritual practices, and immigration status

Sees diversity as a strength, and equity as a baseline

Work in a cooperative manner with all levels of management and with all NPAIHB staff

Effectively plan, organize workload, and schedule time to meet workload demands

Use reasonable judgment to consistently display professional work attire during normal business hours, and/or dress appropriately for the workday, space, or event in lieu of a formal dress code

Be present, available, and responsive for meetings and calls during regular working hours

Commit to sharing knowledge and building expertise by participating in all virtual spaces in our workplace with cameras on

Show consideration by communicating effectively and building collective understanding

Recognize relationships are the cornerstone of NPAIHB’s work by treating all NPAIHB delegates/ alternates, partners, staff, and American Indian/Alaska Native people with dignity and respect

Participate willingly in NPAIHB activities

Qualifications

Education

Minimum education required:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Mental Health, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related field

Additional education preferred:

Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field

Experience

Minimum Experience Required:

At least three (3) years of professional experience in the Public and/or Behavioral Health field

Additional experience preferred:

Direct experience working with Northwest Tribes

Direct experience working with the Indian Country ECHO program

Experience with learning management systems

Experience with survey and data evaluation tools and applying secure data management practices

Experience delivering curriculum with Native American students and/or academic institutions

Experience with planning, organizing, implementing, and follow-up of public health-related coalitions

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnership in the activities of the Behavioral Health and ECHO programs

Demonstrated knowledge of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and other relevant behavioral health policies.

Demonstrated knowledge in substance misuse, harm reduction, and prevention

Knowledge of NW Tribal history, culture, and values

Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)

Proficiency in web-based applications such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint

Strong technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills, and the ability to produce polished writing under a deadline

Excellent research and analysis skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to verbally communicate clearly and directly

Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context

Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and make independent decisions and recommendations

Ability to make professional oral presentations in settings at the national, regional, and community levels, as well as in Tribal settings

Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner

Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10% of the time)

Probationary Period

External applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period during which time their employment can be terminated at will. For the purpose of evaluating job performance, internal applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period when job duties change significantly.

Work Conditions

Physical Demands

This position:

Frequently involves sedentary work (exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body)

Occasionally involves light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects)

Physical Requirements

This position:

Consistently requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and expressing or exchanging ideas or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly

Constantly requires working with fingers, rather than the whole hand or arm

Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks

Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time

Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms

Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally

Occasionally requires stooping, which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles

Infrequently requires crouching

Typical Environmental Conditions

The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions.

Travel Requirements

This position is based at NPAIHB’s offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 10% of the time. Attendance at quarterly NPAIHB Board Meetings is occasionally required. These meetings are held both locally and hosted by our member tribes on a rotating basis, taking place during the third or fourth weeks of January, April, July, and October, and typically require a minimum stay of two overnights per meeting.

Disclaimer

The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Except as provided by Title 25, U.S.C. § 450e(b), which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the NPAIHB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply online at: https://ats.rippling.com/npaihb/jobs

SEND RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:

NPAIHB Human Resources Department

920 NW 17th AVE

Portland, Oregon 97209

FAX: (503) 228-8182

Email: HR@npaihb.org