Traditional Healer Counselor

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): DEGREE: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide Native diagnostic procedures and ritual treatment procedures including: simple Native ceremonies, blessings and sweats also offering suggestions of traditional treatment as an adjunct to medical care. This may include offering and performing simple ceremonies/blessings, or advising patients to seek out other native practitioners for treatment. Must currently be a native traditional practitioner with skills in diagnosis, simple healing, blessings, prayers, offerings and traditional counseling. Must have knowledge of Navajo and other native ceremonial systems. Must have good communication skills in the English and Navajo languages. Must be culturally competent in diverse cultural and health care settings. Must have a license or certification from the Dine` Hataali Association, Inc. or Dine` Medicine Man Association. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
The primary purpose for this position is to provide traditional counseling, healing and cultural education services to Gallup Service Unit patients/clients and staff under the direction of the coordinator of Native Medicine. In addition, the incumbent assists in providing cultural consultant and resource services. Reports directly to Native Medicine Program Coordinator.