Traditional Mental Health Services Manager

Job Title Traditional Mental Health Services Manager

Effective Date: 1/24/2025

Reports to: Chief Traditional Officer

Pay Range: $77,821.00- $99,322.00

Status: Full Time Part Time Regular Temporary

FLSA: Exempt Non-Exempt

About Us: Chief Seattle Club is a culturally specific non-profit dedicated to addressing chronic homelessness among Native American and Alaska Native communities. We focus on providing emergency services, non-congregate shelter solutions, and supportive housing with an emphasis on affirming positive Native identity and creating Sacred space for the urban Native community in Seattle and King County.

Job Summary:

This position works directly with the Chief Traditional Officer to lead and oversee the Traditional Mental Health services program, ensuring the Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual health of the members and residents of Chief Seattle Club. This role will manage a team of Traditional Mental Health Workers while maintaining and strengthening Chief Seattle Club's foundation as a place grounded in Native culture that nurtures, affirms, and strengthens the spirit of urban Native people. The manager will develop and implement strategic initiatives, oversee program evaluation, and ensure the delivery of culturally appropriate mental health and wellness services.

Essential Job Functions:

Supervise and provide leadership to Traditional Mental Health Workers, including regular supervision meetings, performance evaluations, and professional development support.

Develop and oversee comprehensive traditional mental health programming, ensuring integration of cultural practices and trauma-informed approaches across all services.

Build and maintain relationships with external partners, traditional healers, and mental health providers to expand service offerings and referral networks.

Manage program budgets, including allocation of resources for traditional medicines, ceremonial supplies, and program activities.

Establish and monitor program outcomes, including the development and implementation of culturally appropriate evaluation tools.

Coordinate with other department managers to ensure integrated service delivery and cultural programming across the organization

Lead the development and implementation of staff training on traditional practices, cultural competency, and trauma-informed care

Oversee the documentation and preservation of traditional healing practices while maintaining appropriate cultural protocols and respecting sacred knowledge.

Manage crisis response protocols and support staff in complex cases requiring higher-level intervention

Ensure program compliance with relevant regulations while maintaining cultural integrity

Report on program outcomes and impact to leadership and external stakeholders.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

Create and maintain program policies and procedures that align with both traditional practices and organizational requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native communities
• Demonstrated knowledge of traditional ceremonial, cultural, and medicine practices
• Previous supervisory experience managing teams of 3 or more staff
• Experience in program development and evaluation
• Strong background in mental health services delivery and trauma-informed care
• Excellence in both written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in office software, such as the Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with tools like Canva and Smartsheet
• Familiarity with employee management software

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, or related field
• Knowledge of grant management and reporting requirements
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation
• Background in traditional healing practices and protocols

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Summary:

Full-time employee benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Public Transportation (ORCA) pass
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Night Shift Differential
• Transparent Pay Schedule
• Internal Hiring and Encouraged Advancement

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chief Seattle Club is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. It is Chief Seattle Club's policy not to discriminate against employees and applicants based on race, color, citizenship, status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity.Chief Seattle Club is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.