Behavioral Health Supervisor - Student Health Centers

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $94,806.97 - $142,209.24 Annual Department: Health Department Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 15, 2026 The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS! Are you a passionate mental health leader ready to champion the well-being of youth in our community? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments where primary care and behavioral health seamlessly connect? If you are an inspiring supervisor dedicated to advancing team-based care, we want YOU on our team! We’re looking for a dynamic, visionary Behavioral Health Supervisor to partner with Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) and Student Health Center leadership. In this role, you won't just manage, you will innovate, expand, and elevate behavioral health services across nine Student Health Centers in collaboration with five incredible local school districts (David Douglas, Parkrose, Centennial, Reynolds, and Portland Public Schools). Primary responsibilities include: Staff Supervision & Performance Management: Directs, coaches, and evaluates a multicultural clinical team (including Clinical Services Specialists), which involves managing schedules, directly observing client interactions, reviewing documentation, and delivering performance feedback or disciplinary action. Operational Oversight & Quality Assurance: Collaborates with leadership to optimize workflows, ensure the delivery of evidence-based interventions, maintain strict compliance with health guidelines and licensing rules, and continually evaluate operations to implement procedural improvements. Direct Patient Care & Case Management: Delivers bio-psycho-social assessments, evidence-based behavioral health interventions, and case management to patients aged 5–18 with medical conditions, including providing unscheduled consultations, participating in group appointments, and helping families connect with community care partners. Clinical Consultation & Team Education: Partners closely with the primary care team to provide expert consultation on the intersection of medical and behavioral health, offering timely, succinct feedback and treatment recommendations while teaching team members on clinical topics as needed. Staff Development & Competency Management: Mentors and supports a diverse team by identifying training needs, coordinating professional development and student placements, ensuring staff competency through orientation and credentialing, and providing technical or clinical subject matter expertise. Inclusive Leadership & Team Dynamics: Fosters a productive, inclusive, and equitable learning environment by actively managing interpersonal dynamics, addressing staff issues timely, and building a diverse workforce that reflects the community served. Administrative Oversight & Operations: Manages daily administrative functions, including preparing agendas, conducting staff meetings, maintaining time and attendance records, drafting official documentation, and overseeing clinical and health education materials. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Master’s degree from an accredited program recognized by Oregon behavioral health licensure boards (LPC, LCSW, or PsyD). 2 years of experience in healthcare operations management, including supervision, program development, and quality improvement. One of the following: Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Oregon; OR Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Oregon; OR Licensed as a Professional Counselor by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Other: Must have a valid drivers license upon hire. The ability to pass a background check which includes being fingerprinted with the Portland Public Schools. Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. 1-2 years experience working with adolescents who have a mental health diagnosis. Experience working with in primary care or health care setting Experience in program development or management such as effective leadership and team management/ supervision Experience in an FQHC Environment Experience with School Based programs Excellent communication skills, with the ability to foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING & EVALUATION: REQUIRED: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application. 1. A completed online application. 2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND 3. Attach a Cover Letter that expands on your resume, addressing why you are interested in this position and demonstrating how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed. Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. -- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. -- Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, trial service, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following: Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: My Career Profile) and click on the “My Career” section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.). When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the “Resume/Cover Letter” section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter. External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) through you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter. Do not click the “Submit” button before you upload your documents. After You Apply: Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes. Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes. Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications Resume and Cover Letter Review Phone screen Consideration of top candidates Language assessment (if applicable) Background, reference Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Equal Pay Law: Please note that the pay range provided for this position is meant to give a general idea of the potential earnings for the role. However, the actual compensation will be determined according to the Oregon Equal Pay Law, taking into consideration factors such as candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should anticipate initial offers within the listed pay range, which may not necessarily be at or near the highest end of the range. Inclement Weather and Disasters - Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This position is not eligible for overtime Type: Non-Represented FLSA: Exempt Location: Gateway Children’s Center Service Building: 10317 E Burnside St Portland OR 97216 Schedule: 32 hours per week. Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm. Day off TBD In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Eddie Barbar Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 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