Tribal Partnership Engagement Coordinator - Northwest New Mexico

Tribal Community Engagement Coordinator

The Tribal Community Engagement Coordinator serves as Axiom Care's primary liaison to the Navajo Nation and other Tribal communities throughout Cibola, McKinley, San Juan, and Sandoval Counties in New Mexico. This position is responsible for building and strengthening government-to-government and community partnerships, facilitating meaningful collaboration, and ensuring Axiom Care's programs and services are culturally responsive and aligned with the priorities, strengths, and needs of Tribal communities.

The Tribal Community Engagement Coordinator works closely with Tribal leadership, healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, educational institutions, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to improve access to healthcare, behavioral health, prevention, recovery support, and other essential services while honoring Tribal sovereignty, cultural values, and community-driven solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing events to build awareness of Axiom Care programs in tribal communities.
• Establish, develop, and maintain collaborative partnerships with Tribal Nations, healthcare providers, behavioral health agencies, local governments, schools, community-based organizations, and other regional stakeholders.
• Maintain consistent, professional, and positive communication with community partners, referral sources, and stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing follow-up with existing and prospective partners to strengthen engagement, collaboration, and long-term relationships.
• Maintain regular communication with program leadership by providing timely updates regarding outreach activities, partnership development, community concerns, emerging opportunities, and project progress.

Who is Axiom Care?

Founded in 2012, Axiom Care is a Phoenix-based behavioral health organization that aims to ensure every Arizonan has access to compassionate, effective substance use treatment. With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services including 24/7 observation, inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and recovery housing with a focus on underserved populations.

Beyond our full-continuum community programs, we proudly operate specialty programs for the justice-involved (in partnership with ADCRR), for members of the Navajo Nation (in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health), and for Veterans (McCain Veteran Center).

Together, we're building a future where compassionate care is accessible to all – come be a part of it!

What we offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for CMEs
• Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage

Navajo Nation Preference:

Preference is given to qualified Navajo Nation and/or Native American Applicants in accordance with the Title 15 N.N.C. Chapter 7.

Qualifications

· Demonstrated knowledge of Diné culture, traditions, values, governance, and Tribal sovereignty, with lived experience or significant professional experience working with Navajo communities strongly preferred.

· Understanding of the behavioral health, healthcare access, substance use disorder, prevention, maternal and child health, and social determinants of health challenges affecting Tribal and rural communities throughout Northwestern New Mexico.

· Experience building collaborative relationships with Tribal governments, Indian Health Service (IHS), 638 Tribal Health Programs, Native-led organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and community partners.

· Knowledge of government-to-government collaboration and culturally responsive engagement practices when working with Tribal Nations.

· Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, public speaking, networking, and relationship-building skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate…