Tribal Doctor Apprentice

Tribal Doctor Apprentice

Hiring Range $26.33 to $35.10

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Tribal Doctor Apprentice is responsible for working under the supervision of a Tribal Doctor/Elder Advisor in order to successfully complete the Tribal Doctor Training Program Apprentice levels I and II and develop the skills and knowledge to provide traditional healing treatments to customer-owner. The Tribal Doctor Apprentice I will not provide any treatments unless supervised by a Tribal Doctor/Elder Advisor. The Tribal Doctor Apprentice II will not provide any treatments unless approved by the Traditional Healing Clinical Director or Traditional Healing Clinic Manager.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Recommendation from at least one (1) Tribal Doctor.
2. Completion of SCF Tribal Doctor Training Program Assistant level ; OR has had traditional healing training by Alaskan Native recognized Tribal Doctor/Traditional Healer.
3. Previous experience providing traditional healing treatments.
4. Advanced level of knowledge regarding the culture and traditional tribal medicine practices of Alaska Native people.

Additional Qualifications for Tribal Doctor Apprentice II:

1. Completion of SCF Tribal Doctor Training Program Apprentice level I; OR has had traditional healing training by Alaskan Native recognized Tribal Doctor/Traditional Healer.

Native Preference: 

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training.  SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health procedure is a condition of SCF employment.  You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.  Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19.

Salary : $26 - $35