Thunderbird Treatment Center Job Opportunities
We are hiring for positions across health and human services, operations, and administration. Opportunities include Substance Use Disorder Professionals and Trainees, Mental Health/Case Managers, Counselor Aides, Intake Coordinators, Environmental Services, Kitchen staff, IT, HR, Billing, and more.
On the Horizon: Thunderbird Treatment Center Opening Ahead of Schedule
Construction on the Thunderbird Treatment Center is ahead of schedule. Originally planned to open at the end of 2026, construction will now be completed by July and SIHB will open its doors to patients later this summer. (Please check our website: we will announce when intake begins as soon as possible.)
“Our vision for Thunderbird as a state-of-the-art, cultural healing space is finally becoming a reality,” said Esther Lucero (Diné), president and CEO of SIHB. “I think people are going to be stunned by its beauty and what it represents for our community’s future. We couldn’t be more excited to open our doors and begin serving the community later this summer.”
To celebrate the opening, SIHB will host public tours in late June 27 to early July. Vashon residents and anyone interested in learning more about TTC are welcome to register. Registration details will be shared soon. Please check our website and social media for RSVP information.
Following the public tours and prior to the arrival of residents, SIHB will host a cultural ceremony with tribal and cultural leaders for a traditional blessing of the Center.
Seattle Indian Health Board is also actively hiring for positions at TTC in health and human services, administration, and more. Two recent job fairs on Vashon welcomed more than 100 people interested in learning about these opportunities. Visit our Careers page and search for “Thunderbird Treatment Center positions” to learn more about current opportunities.
When full operational, the residential treatment center will have 92 beds — increasing inpatient beds in King County by 51%. The Center will provide a 45-day intensive inpatient treatment program that blends innovative therapies with personalized treatment plans, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Cultural spaces will provide residents with opportunities to participate in traditional healing practices.
The opening of TTC is a pivotal moment in SIHB’s long history. We extend deep gratitude to the donors, partners, and supporters whose commitment and generosity made this project possible. Their support has helped bring TTC to life as a place of healing and hope for our community.
This post originally appeared on sihb.org.
Progress: Winter 2025/26
The new Thunderbird Treatment Center is taking shape day by day, and every step in the construction process brings us closer to opening a new home. The photos below offer a glimpse into our progress as we aim to open the doors to our relatives in the second half of 2026.
Front Entrance
The renovated front entrance features a covered walkway, easy accessibility, and reflects the Thunderbird Treatment Center’s updated design.
Traditional Indian Medicine (TIM)
The Traditional Indian Medicine space is a multi-purpose area that supports holistic healing practices. It houses patient medications, laboratories, and apothecaries, with dedicated space for TIM practitioners to prepare and create medicines onsite.
Ceremonial Center
The Ceremonial Center is a flexible gathering space used for group activities, meetings, and ceremonies. Designed as a round structure rather than a Western-style box room, it is constructed with cedar and filled with natural light to honor Indigenous ways of gathering.
Basketball/Pickleball Court & Outdoor Sweat Area
This outdoor area will include a basketball and pickleball court, sweat lodge, and Traditional Indian Medicine garden. Together, these spaces support physical wellness, cultural practices, and connection to land as part of the healing process.
Children’s Play Area
The children’s play area serves families in the Pregnant and Parenting Program, located in its own dedicated wing. This private, covered, and secure space allows parents to bring their children with them to treatment, removing a major barrier to care while ensuring safety and privacy.
Molina Community Investment
In December 2025, Molina Healthcare of Washington and The MolinaCares Accord granted $75,000 to SIHB in support of the new Thunderbird Treatment Center. We are grateful for their partnership and continued support.
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