Naturopathic Physician / Clinician chez Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

Description

Make a Difference in the Indigenous Community as a Naturopathic Physician / Clinician! 

Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA

Schedule: Part-Time | Exempt | 0.5 FTE

Hiring Range: $37.50 - $50.48 per hour

Position Close Date: September 12, 2025

Join a mission-driven team at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), where we are committed to providing whole-person health services to Indigenous individuals and families. At PTHA, we believe healing is holistic — mind, body, and spirit — and we are seeking a compassionate, skilled Naturopathic Physician / Clinician to bring that vision to life. This is more than a job — it’s a calling to serve with respect, cultural humility, and clinical excellence.

What You’ll Do:

As a Naturopathic Physician / Clinician, you’ll deliver counseling, outreach, and education while supporting clients of all ages on their path to wellness..

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments — including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health screenings
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, etc.)
• Develop treatment plans in the “client’s voice,” ensuring measurable goals and culturally informed care
• Provide crisis intervention and suicide risk screening with confidence and compassion
• Offer wellness recommendations, including natural therapies, lifestyle support, and education
• Participate in prevention planning and provide at least 4 hours of community outreach each quarter
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in an electronic health record system
• Collaborate with tribal schools and community programs to extend behavioral health support
• Engage in regular supervision, peer review, and professional development opportunities

What You Bring:

• Education: Master's degree in Human Services or Behavioral Health field & Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree
• Licensure: WA State Naturopathic Physician license & WA State license or associate-license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist)
• Skills: Strong counseling expertise, DSM-5 diagnostic knowledge, cultural awareness, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health records systems

Why PTHA?

We are more than a clinic — we're a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.

• Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
• Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
• Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture

Perks of the Role:

• Make a Real Impact – Connect patients with timely, life-changing care
• Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community
• Competitive Compensation – Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
• Cultural Enrichment – Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
• Stability & Impact – Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development

PTHA Employee Benefits:

• Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
• (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
• (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs

At PTHA, you'll be a part of a team committed to honoring the Indigenous community and traditions while providing care that truly makes a difference. Whether in the clinic, tribal school, or community outreach setting, your work will directly support healing in the community. This is where clinical excellence meets cultural connection. This is where you belong.

Apply today to be a Naturopathic Physician / Clinician at PTHA and and share your expertise, heart, and commitment with our community!

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.