Careers

Description:

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

Skills/Eligibility:

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)