Naturopathic Physician / Clinician

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