Manager, Counseling & Therapy Services

Manages the daily operational activities of Counseling and Therapy Services in alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of Unity Center for Behavioral Health. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Completes recruitment, interviewing, selection training and orientation of new staff. Completes comprehensive staffing of all units, assigns workloads and monitors quantity and quality of work. Responsible for budgeting including but not limited to monitoring operating budget, approve expenditures, purchases and other all actions to ensure the department is aligned with Legacy budget guidelines. Assists department leadership in planning and administering program, systems and policies relating to behavioral health care of patients. Provides Therapy Services to patients, depending on certification/licensure.

Partnerships in transforming health:

Unity Center for Behavioral Health is a one-of-a-kind center for people facing a mental health crisis. Unity Center features a Psychiatric Emergency Service, where patients receive care by specialists in behavioral health in a calming, non-hospital-like setting. Unity also has inpatient care for adults and teens. It is a collaboration between Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health and Oregon Health & Science University.

We continue our commitment to raise the bar on the quality of behavioral health care provided to those in our community who suffer from mental illness. Finding the best people to join our team is crucial in meeting our goals. If you thrive in a team environment and you want to contribute to the safe and efficient flow of patients, join us as we build an integrated, qualified team dedicated to behavioral health.

As we consider qualified candidates, we are committed to building a culture that values diversity and is reflective of those we care for. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.

$116k to $175k annual salary range (1.0 FTE)

Manages the daily operational activities of Counseling and Therapy Services in alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of Unity Center for Behavioral Health. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Completes recruitment, interviewing, selection training and orientation of new staff. Completes comprehensive staffing of all units, assigns workloads and monitors quantity and quality of work. Responsible for budgeting including but not limited to monitoring operating budget, approve expenditures, purchases and other all actions to ensure the department is aligned with Legacy budget guidelines. Assists department leadership in planning and administering program, systems and policies relating to behavioral health care of patients. Provides Therapy Services to patients, depending on certification/licensure.

Education: 

Master’s or doctorate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or other behavioral health field as required by licensure.

Experience: 

Minimum of four years of clinical experience in behavioral health is required. Minimum of two years of leadership experience required. Experience working in leadership role with clinical specialty areas of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder, budget oversight, scheduling, staffing, program development and continuous quality improvement desired.

Skills: 

• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and working understanding of how to support implementation.
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with staff and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, demonstrated coaching and staff development skills.
• Knowledge of administrative and managerial systems and roles.
• Demonstrated skills in management of budget and financial systems.
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple programs.
• Demonstrated skills in program development.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Clinical and therapeutic interventions, such as but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Health literate oral and written communication skills as well as public speaking proficiency.
• Strong and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

LEADING AT LEGACY

Demonstrates the ability to act consistently with Legacy’s Values in Action, exemplifies our core organizational values, and exhibits the leadership competencies outlined in Leading at Legacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist are eligible licenses in Oregon and are required at date of hire OR.  Preferred: PhD. or CADC.