Traditional Mental Health Worker

CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB•Seattle, WA

95d•$38 - $46

About The Position

This position works with the Chief Traditional Officer to support the Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual health of the members and residents of Chief Seattle Club. This role will ensure that they all experience Chief Seattle Club as a place grounded in Native culture that nurtures, affirms, and strengthens the spirit of urban Native people. This position will work individually and in group settings utilizing trauma informed mental health and cultural tools and practices to support the healing and wellness of members and residents.

Requirements

Previous work experience with American Indian/Alaska Native population
Excellent communication skills
No educational or licensure requirements
Strong background in traditional ceremonial, cultural, and medicine practices
Lay counseling, peer support, or other mental health support experience

Responsibilities

Create trusting and supportive relationships with residents/members through regular presence in community spaces and events.
Develop schedule for one-on-one sessions with members. Individualize treatment plans with members Deliverables would be dependent on-site location.
Group activities, special outings or gatherings on site, that support resident/member’s healing and wellness.
Coordinate with site staff to lead cultural wellness activities that are accessible to all members/residents and incorporate a variety of traditional practices such as sweat lodge, wellbriety groups, talking circles, drum groups, and proper protocols to gather and use of traditional medicines, etc.
Assist and support on site staff with de-escalation and crisis intervention as requested and needed.
Assist organizational leadership as needed in building the network of traditional healers who can provide specific ceremonial support and guidance for residents/members as they request.
Work with the Chief Traditional Officer and Executive Director to develop culturally appropriate pre and post surveys for resident/member engagement in TMH programming that include assessment of housing stability and overall sense of health and wellness of residents/members.
Ensure reporting requirements are met via pre/post survey delivery and attendance at TMH groups and activities.
Develop a CSC approved network, of clinical mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers for external referral as requested by resident/members.
Manage & support the harvesting or acquiring of traditional medicines for wellness activities as well as the proper use and preparation of medicines.
Participate in regular TMH program check ins and team meetings as requested by supervisor.
Participate in mandatory staff meetings and activities as requested
Confidentiality with client information