Native Services Provider-Oregon State Hospital at OREGON

Initial Posting Date:

10/31/2025

Application Deadline:

11/23/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5066.00-$7070.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Native Services Provider-Oregon State Hospital

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Oregon State Hospital is seeking 3 Native Service Providers-SR24 to join our Creative Arts & Therapy Program.

The Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon is seeking experienced Native Service Providers. This position exists within the Vocational, Educational, Spiritual Care, Peer Recovery, and Native Services Department, which provides a comprehensive range of services to the forensic inpatient and residential populations within the hospital.

What you will do!

The purpose of the Native Services Provider is to provide spiritual and native services with special events and cultural practices to be offered and provided for patients. The Native Services Department includes a Native Services coordinator and Native Services Providers who deliver spiritual ceremonies, counseling and visitation, hospital programmatic services in Salem and Junction City, education, facilitation and monitoring of spiritual visitors/volunteers, and provision of sacred items.

Provision of Services

Meet with patients to identify spiritual and cultural needs to determine the appropriate path of intervention in consultation with the patient’s treatment team.
Work with patients to grow spiritually in their cultural and spiritual practice through Indigenous arts and crafts, smudge ceremonies, sweat lodge sessions, individual and group counseling to include "Talking Circles", and accompany patients on outings with OSH staff.
Gain and apply knowledge of institutional, spiritual, cultural, and native practices with special focus on how these practices help people to develop spiritually and foster healthy attitudes, values, beliefs, cognitions, associates, and family/community relationships both in the hospital and upon release in the community.
Help patients to maintain positive contacts and involvement with their families and help patients access their family members in a safe, secure, and positive manner.
Schedule appointment-based counseling services to referred patients for native services.
Consult with treatment teams regarding patient beliefs and customs.
Document progress and group notes of all services.

Build Community and Communication

Enhances teamwork within native services across OSH and in interdisciplinary endeavors and teams.
Uses forms of communication and interaction with staff across all OSH that enhance positive relationships and a sense of teamwork/community.

Spiritual and Native Services Administration

Develops and implements an effective and efficient program of spiritual services, music, educational material, equipment, and sacred spaces for all native services groups and practices that will meet the spiritual needs of patients.
Creates, maintains, and improves the use of a management information system of records, scheduling, and services that aids in developing an effective and efficient cultural and spiritual program.
Continually works to improve the efficiency and quality of our systems for working with our colleagues across divisions in the department, and for delivering the native spiritual program.
Assists with review and provides input for local, state, and federal rules effected by, or effecting, the policies, and procedures of native spiritual program.

Volunteers/Community Partnerships

Engages and assists volunteers through mentoring, training, support, counseling, and supervision to grow in their knowledge, skills, and ability to foster spiritual growth among the people the volunteers deliver services to.

Cultural Competency and Diversity

Consistently treats consumers and co-workers with dignity and respect.
Demonstrates recognition and appreciation of the value of individual and cultural differences.
Assures that service delivery is provided in a culturally competent way; assures that printed materials are available in different languages as needed and/or in alternate format; bilingual services available and facilities are accessible for all consumers.
Understands how to access OSH Cultural Diversity Manager with questions or practical assistance with service delivery.

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

Special Qualifications

Experience providing services in the community specific to the practice of native services.
Experience facilitating native services to include, but not limited to; sweat lodge ceremonies, talking circles, smudge ceremonies, and indigenous arts & crafts.
Training or education from a native elder focused on ethical practices in providing native services and serving others.
Education through an institution focused on ethical practices in providing native services.
Experience working with a tribe(s) and tribal leadership.
Experience working with individuals experiencing severe or persistent mental illness or individuals who have received services within a secure environment.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3 years of full-time experience as a Spiritual Teacher in a Tribal Community, or Native Indigenous environment.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter prior to the end of the application process.

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Reminders:

Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
This announcement is for 3 vacancies, time type: full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Native Services Provider SR 24 position based in Salem, Oregon.
This is an On Campus position.
Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Sr. Recruiter, Melissa Perez at: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov or (503) 949-3078

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
To be hired, you must have a criminal records check, and drug screen that meets OHA/OSH criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Helpful Links & Resources

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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