Clinical Program Manager- Residential

Attention Candidates: Please upload both your resume and a cover letter.

Oregon Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) - this position includes a $3.00/hr license differential that is equivalent to an additional $6,240 per year (prorated by FTE).

$5,000 SIGNING BONUS

Benefits include: 

• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more. 
• Generous paid time off policy.  (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual).  Plus, 11 paid holidays annually. 
• Clinical supervision and training provided along with continuing education opportunities. 
• Position may be eligible for Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program – visit https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Loan-Repayment.aspx
• This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement, as well as professional development and support for licensure.
• Bonus Applicable to external applicants only, and limitations for re-hires will apply.

Overview

The Residential Clinical Program Manager oversees programs, staff and services for clients with mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders.   Provides administrative and clinical direction and guidance to team(s).  Works effectively and collaboratively within the agency and with other mental health professionals, community partners and local, state and federal stakeholders.  Ensures program compliance and fidelity standards with both funding and licensing requirements.  Adheres to and enforces agency policies and procedures regarding attendance, job performance and professional conduct. 

Supervision Exercised: Provides clinical and administrative supervision to direct service staff, which may include QMHPs, nurses, QMHAs, MH Techs, Peer Support Specialists, and support staff.  Coordinates supervision with Administrative Program Manager, if applicable, and ensures that clinical directives are carried out. Depending on department, may also supervise Clinical Supervisors in conjunction with the Clinical Director.  

Responsibilities

Manages program in accordance with clinical standards and OARs for residential programs. 

Provides administrative and clinical direction and supervision to staff within department.  Meets regularly with direct reports to review job performance including clinical work, adherence to OARs, and agency policy and directives.

Ensures appropriate training, monitoring and timely evaluation of program staff.

Conducts (at minimum) annual performance appraisals of staff and three month performance appraisals of new hires with input from clinical staff. Ensures monthly staff supervision is complete to agency and OAR standards.

Works collaboratively within the agency and with outside resources (DHS, health plans, schools and other community resources) to obtain and coordinate services necessary for social development, housing needs, accessing employment and education, medical and dental needs etc.   

Identifies problems, initiates and follows through with system changes within own department and the organization with guidance from Quality Assurance team. 

Facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources where indicated.

Provides primary on-call coverage for assigned programs.

Actively participates in all mandatory meetings.  Maintains positive working relationships.  Works as an active and cooperative member of treatment team and management team.

Participates in chart reviews with supervisor and QA staff as directed.

Ensures Medications are being administered on time and medication policies are being followed.

Licensed clinicians assist in training and supervision of students or staff seeking certification/licensure.

Provides effective and efficient management of an appropriate sized case load of clients.  Size of caseload is based on additional responsibilities, clients’ level of acuity, and agency need. 

Qualifications

Candidate must possess a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral health field OR Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in nursing,  from an accredited college or university, and an understanding of co-occurring disorders, trauma and related experience. Two years’ post-master's experience required to meet qualifications under Medicaid for Clinical Supervisor.

Must be a QMHP on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

OR

Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO (please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information)

OR

Must be registered as a licensure intern with the State of Oregon or be licensed in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC or clinical Psychologist.

In order to avoid potential conflict of interest, applicants for this position cannot have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the last 12 months.

Possess business experience sufficient to meet the demands of the position, including proficiency with a variety of software applications.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. 

Options for Southern Oregon recognizes that in order to best serve the healthcare needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives.  We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all staff and clients.  Options acknowledges that incorporating EDI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change.  We recognize that making an impact on health inequities in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective health care services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.