Executive Director - Healthcare

Description:

Found in 1974, United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) is the only Urban Indian Organization in Los Angeles County, proudly serving as a home for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Through our healthcare facility and culturally centered programs, we provide essential physical, behavioral, and spiritual health services—helping individuals stay connected to their Tribal heritage and traditions.

For over 50 years, UAII has grown to become the largest nonprofit provider of health and human services for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Los Angeles, home to the nation’s largest Urban Indian population. Our dedicated team delivers compassionate care that supports daily healing, resilience, and the continued strength of our communities.

UAII is committed to uphold Indigenous values in all aspects of our work. It guides our actions, relationships, and responsibilities, ensuring that we serve our communities with integrity, respect, and accountability.

Core Principles

• Respect for Relatives – I will honor the dignity of all people, recognizing that every individual is a relative deserving of respect, compassion, and care.
• Community Responsibility – My work is not only for individual benefit but for the collective well-being of our communities, present and future.
• Cultural Integrity, I will safeguard and uplift Indigenous languages, traditions, and cultural practices, ensuring they remain central to our organizational life.
• Reciprocity We give back in balance with what we receive, fostering mutual trust and accountability in all relationships.
• Stewardship – I will act as a caretaker of our communities, resources, and environment, mindful of the impact of our decisions on future generations.
• Truth and Transparency – I will communicate honestly and openly, ensuring clarity in our commitments and accountability in our actions

Job Summary

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII), is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director of Healthcare to lead its Healthcare Division. This position oversees medical, behavioral health, dental, and wellness programs, ensuring high-quality, culturally grounded, and compliant healthcare services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities and the broader population we serve.

The Executive Director of Healthcare provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance management while advancing UAII’s mission, Indigenous values, and commitment to community-driven care.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Provide executive leadership for all Healthcare Division programs, services, and staff.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that strengthen clinical operations, expand services, and improve health outcomes for AI/AN communities.
• Ensure alignment with UAII’s mission, Indigenous values, and organizational priorities.

Clinical & Operational Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day operations of medical, behavioral health, dental, and wellness programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and Tribal healthcare regulations.
• Strengthen clinical workflows, quality assurance, and patient experience.
• Lead initiatives related to electronic health record (EHR) optimization, including eClinicalWorks (eCW).

Regulatory Compliance & Funding

• Ensure compliance with the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), HIPAA, CMS, and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee reporting, audits, and programmatic requirements for IHS and other funding partners.
• Support grant development, contract management, and healthcare reimbursement strategies.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Tribal Nations, Urban Indian Organizations, county agencies, and healthcare partners.
• Represent UAII in healthcare coalitions, policy discussions, and interagency collaborations.
• Promote culturally informed, community-centered approaches to healthcare delivery.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Supervise Clinic Manager, Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health leadership, and other key healthcare personnel.
• Foster a supportive, culturally grounded, and accountable work environment.
• Lead workforce development, recruitment, and retention strategies.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Demonstrated experience working in an Urban Native or Tribal healthcare clinic, with a strong understanding of culturally grounded healthcare delivery.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary clinical teams and complex healthcare operations.
• Demonstrated experience with AAAHC and HRSA application process

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Experience working in an Urban Indian Organization (UIO) or Tribal health program.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Department of Public Health (DPH) systems.
• Experience with EHR systems, particularly eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Knowledge of Indigenous governance, community engagement, and culturally informed care models.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Knowledge of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) and its application to healthcare programs.
• Knowledge of Indian Health Service (IHS) systems, policies, and funding structures.
• Strong understanding of compliance, quality assurance, and healthcare regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Cultural Expectations

UAII is a Native-led organization committed to Indigenous values, community accountability, and culturally grounded service. The Executive Director of Healthcare must demonstrate cultural humility, respect for Tribal sovereignty, and a commitment to advancing the health and wellbeing of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

· Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans

· Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

· Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

· HSA, FSA

· 403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Match

· Employee Assistance Program

· Bereavement and Jury Duty Paid Leave

· Employee Wellness Program

· Paid Vacation - 15 days (first 2 years)

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job:

This is a fully on-site position, and the successful applicant will be expected to work on-site daily.

Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Because of occupational exposure to aerosol transmissible diseases, employees are strongly encouraged to receive annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations to not only protect their health, but also the health of our colleagues and the community. In the absence of the recommended vaccinations, employees are advised to wear a mask at all times while on company premises as a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of illnesses.

Potential occasional exposure to low dose radiation hazards, hazardous chemicals and body fluids and waste. Personal protective equipment provided. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Work is performed in a health clinic setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Will work with blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under federal, state, or local law. UAII is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UAII is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.