Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager - Sobering & Deflection Center

Portland, OR

Full-Time | Behavioral Health Leadership | Community-Based Crisis Services


An established behavioral health organization is seeking an independently licensed Clinical Manager to support the launch and ongoing operations of a Sobering and Deflection Center in Portland, Oregon. This program provides immediate support and stabilization for individuals experiencing acute intoxication, substance-related impairment, behavioral health crises, and other community-based needs-while helping divert individuals away from emergency departments and the criminal justice system.


This is an opportunity to step into a highly impactful leadership role within an innovative, mission-driven environment focused on harm reduction, recovery, and compassionate care for vulnerable populations.


About the Role


The Clinical Manager will oversee daily clinical operations and provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals in crisis. This role partners closely with nursing staff, behavioral health professionals, peer support specialists, and community agencies to ensure safe, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.


The ideal candidate is a strong behavioral health leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about supporting individuals with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health needs.


What You'll Be Doing

• Provide clinical and operational oversight for the Sobering and Deflection Center
  
  
• Supervise and support behavioral health staff, case managers, peer support specialists, and clinical personnel
  
  
• Provide clinical supervision to assigned staff as appropriate
  
  
• Ensure trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care practices
  
  
• Assist with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and clinical decision-making in high-acuity situations
  
  
• Partner with nursing staff, providers, EMS, hospitals, and community organizations to coordinate care and diversion efforts
  
  
• Support onboarding, coaching, staff development, and ongoing clinical training
  
  
• Monitor documentation standards, program compliance, and quality assurance initiatives
  
  
• Participate in incident review, performance improvement, and operational planning
  
  
• Help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for both participants and staff

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required
  
  
• Active independent Oregon licensure required (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)
  
  
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within behavioral health, substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, or community-based services strongly preferred
  
  
• Experience working with high-acuity behavioral health and substance use populations required
  
  
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented practices
  
  
• Ability to lead effectively in fast-paced, evolving clinical environments
  
  
• Strong communication, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to help shape a newly developing Sobering and Deflection program
  
  
• Mission-driven work supporting underserved and vulnerable populations
  
  
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive clinical environment
  
  
• Strong long-term growth potential within behavioral health leadership
  
  
• Meaningful, community-impact focused work every day

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
  
  
• 401(k) with employer match
  
  
• Generous PTO package
  
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  
  
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities available

Pay Details: $45.00 to $65.00 per hour


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