Behavioral Health Director

Outside In is accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Director. This position will be an important member of the senior leadership team at Outside In and will oversee all programs in the Behavioral Health Department. The Behavioral Health Director will work at our downtown offices located at 1132 SW 13^th Ave in downtown Portland, and reports to the Executive Director. 

The programs in the Behavioral Health Department work with young adults who have been impacted by houselessness. Half of our program clients identify as BIPOC, 70% as LGBTQIA, and 25% as trans or gender non-conforming.  We work with individuals who have often struggled to be served well in more traditional treatment settings. Our treatment models allow for long-term relationships and flexibility in supporting clients to meet their goals. We believe that nurturing a strong community is critical to the provision of equitable and anti-racist services. We adopt a team approach and collaborate across disciplines to support our clients. The Behavioral Health programs offer weekly supervision and clinical consultation meetings with the clinical teams. The impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic, climate change, and systems of oppression weigh disproportionately on the communities we serve. While this position involves sitting with people through significant pain and loss, we also witness an unbelievable amount of strength, resiliency, and beauty. 

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-represented, exempt position with a starting salary range of $85,113 - $99,570, depending on experience and skills. Outside In offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid comprehensive medical and dental insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program; health, dependent care, and transportation flex plans; 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and full vestment on day one; 18 days of paid vacation in your first year with increases every year until your sixth year; paid holidays; and an Employee Discount Program that offers employer discounts on everything from dining to cars.

Who you are:

• You value laughter and seeking joy in the work you do. 
• You are team-oriented and appreciate a collaborative approach to clinical care. 
• You are flexible and act assertively to make treatment models work for clients. 
• You have strong relationship-building skills and have experience creatively engaging individuals who mistrust mental health professionals.
• You are comfortable working with programs that serve individuals in crisis and coping with suicidality. 
•  You are harm reduction oriented. 
• You are passionate about anti-racist practice, tailoring services to LGBTQIA and BIPOC individuals, and serving people impacted by houselessness or housing insecurity. Perhaps you have lived experience.
• You are familiar with evidence-based clinical practices including, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
• You understand how behavioral health services and models can be most effectively overseen in FQHC environments and with other required reporting, review, and deliverables.

What you will do: 

• Ensure behavioral health programs meet established goals for participant access, integration, provider productivity, and clinical outcomes.
• Make appropriate adjustments and modifications to clinical services to meet community needs.
• Ensure full compliance with clinical contractual deliverables related to service provision, outcomes, licensing regulations, fidelity reviews, and certifications.
• Collaborate with all Outside In divisions and program directors, etc. to assure a strong integrated system of care is delivered.
• Supervise and oversee all aspects of the clinical operations of the department in alignment with the agency’s mission and strategic plan.
• Lead and manage staff through recruitment, retention, mentoring, coaching, and supervision ensuring staff engagement to meet operational and clinical goals and objectives, including productivity benchmarks.
• Assure timely, professional, and accurate completion of all clinical reporting requirements.
• Regularly monitor the fiscal performance of Outside In’s behavioral health programs.

Qualifications

We are committed to having an applicant pool for this position that reflects the diversity of the people we serve, and we highly encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Queer folx to apply.

Studies have shown that women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We know that the best candidates for this job might include individuals who haven’t engaged in traditional educational systems, and if this position speaks to you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling
• Licensed in Oregon as an independent clinical social worker or counselor
• Registered as a clinical supervisor with the Oregon State Board of licensed social workers or licensed professional counselors and therapists
• Five years of experience in direct service administration of mental health and/or recovery programs
• Five years of experience in staff supervision
• Four or more years of experience providing direct service
• Two years of experience providing clinical supervision to staff
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or approved medical or religious exception on file is required

Desired but not required:

• CADC/MAC credential

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is in a typical office and clinic environment, with moderate noise.

This job requires operating phones, computers, and other office equipment. Communicating is required on a regular basis. Some travel to community meetings and other Outside In locations.

Application Instructions

Please follow the link of the position for which you wish to apply and complete the online application. A resume and cover letter are requested. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best. In your cover letter, please address the following:

• How would this position contribute to the pursuit of your long-term professional goals?
• If you were selected for this position, how would you use your skills and experience to contribute to equity, inclusion, and community growth at Outside In?

Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled

Salary : $85,113 - $99,570