Program Director III-Community Mental Health

BestCare Treatment Services is committed to providing accessible, high-quality, person-centered behavioral health care. We serve individuals and families with respect, compassion, and professionalism, using trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices. Our work is grounded in safety, confidentiality, and collaboration—partnering with clients, colleagues, and community providers to support recovery, resilience, and improved wellness outcomes.

Program Director III is a senior management position that requires the employee to function independently, showing considerable amounts of initiative, judgment, and leadership. The Program Director needs to have a commitment to the mission of the agency and furthering that mission in the community. The Program Director is also responsible for the quality of the services provided, for maintaining strong relationships in the community, and for the fiscal health of the program. The Program Director reports directly to the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and is a key member of the management team of the agency.

Duties:

1. Strong understanding of the OARs that dictate Community Mental Health Programs
2. Strong understanding of the County Financial Assistance Agreement (CFAA)
3. Provide direct, day-to-day supervision and      performance monitoring over the program staff.
4. Ensure trauma informed, respectful and compassionate treatment is      provided to all clients who enter the program.
5. Ensure that proper policies and procedures that      protect the health, safety, and confidentiality of clients are developed      and implemented.
6. Work      closely with the Quality Team to ensure that audit scores are above 90      percent, site reviews by OHA are coordinated and met, reports are      completed and submitted to OHA and clinical requirements for fidelity      programs are met. 
7. Knowledge      and understanding of Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC)
8. Work closely with the Management Team to identify      opportunities to provide innovative and high-quality services to the      community.
9. Management of all personnel, including hiring,     performance evaluation and support, and dismissal, following BestCare      policies and procedures and State employment law.
10. Ensure that the clinical practices of the program      meet best practice standards for the field.
11. Strong      collaboration with Revenue Cycle teams and EPIC teams to ensure workflows      are followed by clinical and administrative staff 
12. Provide or make available on-going training for      counseling staff.
13. Work closely with other staff as a member of a      treatment team, ensuring healthy staff-to-staff and staff-to-client      relationships.
14. Provide direct clinical services as is necessary      for the efficient functioning of the program.
15. Ensure that documentation in client files is      timely, complete, reflects clinical best practices, and meets State and      BestCare standards.
16. Maintain strong relationships with community      partners, developing collaborative relationships whenever possible.
17. Track expenses and revenues, ensuring resources      for the program and the efficient use of those resources for furthering      the mission of the agency.
18. Oversee front office staff to ensure that proper      and efficient administrative and clerical practices are followed.
19. Respectful and supportive representation of      BestCare as an entire agency throughout the state
20. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Behavioral Health      Officer.

Minimum Requirements:

Have knowledge and experience demonstrating competence in the performance or oversight of the following essential job functions: program planning and budgeting, fiscal management, supervision of staff, personnel management, employee performance assessment, data collection, reporting, program evaluation, quality assurance, and developing and maintaining community resources.

Have the ability to work independently and also have the skills to be a team player. Must have the ability to get along with co-workers. Possess the ability to network with all resources in order to provide the best customer service. Use good customer service skills with the clients or family members seeking help from our program.

1. Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or a related field AND Oregon licensure of either a LPC, LCSW or LMFT required. 

2. Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment. CADC required OR specialized training through Oregon LPC, LCSW or LMFT licensure required.

3. At least three years of experience working in a Community Mental Health Program AND at least three years of management experience required.

4. Knowledge and experience demonstrating competence in planning and budgeting, fiscal management, supervision, personnel management, employee performance assessment, data collection, and reporting.

BestCare Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.