Traditional Healer Counselor

The primary purpose for this position is to provide traditional counseling, healing, and cultural education services to the Chinle Service Unit patients/clients and staff under the direction of the Coordinator of Native Medicine. This position is located in the Office of Native Medicine, Division of Public Health at Chinle Service Unit, Chinle, Arizona. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Provide traditional healing and counseling, cultural education, consult and resources services to sustain cultural beliefs and values in correspondence with western medicinal health care procedures. Acknowledge personal care, native diagnostic procedures, and ritual treatment procedures to contribute to the holistic health care of patients. Provide native diagnostic procedures and ritual treatment procedures, including simple ceremonies, blessings and spiritual therapeutic sweat services. Provides training on native medicine and culture to patients, community groups, service unit staff. Provided education services to patients and community groups in the traditional beliefs related to health issues, disease process, health promotion, and prevention of illness.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.