Behavioral Health Policy Manager 1

State of Oregon•Woodburn, OR

4d•$82,008 - $126,828•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Policy Manager 1 oversees behavioral health services and clinical treatment programs for youth in Oregon Youth Authority care at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, Oregon. This leadership role provides clinical supervision, guides program development, and supports Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs). The manager collaborates with facility leadership and community partners to help ensure youth receive individualized, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care that supports positive outcomes and successful transitions. The position serves on the facility-wide Management Team and supports effective facility operations through policy, procedures, budget controls, and accountability for delegated responsibilities. It also assists the Superintendent with strategic planning for the facility and agency. The recruitment includes one permanent and one limited-duration position. The limited-duration appointment is expected to end June 30, 2027, may be extended, and has potential to become permanent. The position is part of the state's management team.

Requirements

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; or two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Graduate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or another behavioral science.
Current mental health license in good standing from the State of Oregon, or eligibility to be licensed in Oregon by the hire date.
Documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets their licensure board's requirements to provide licensure supervision independently.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; driving is an essential function of the position.
Submit a cover letter and a separate resume in PDF format. Application work experience and education must demonstrate that minimum qualifications and relevant skills and attributes are met.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of clinical and administrative supervisory experience, with the ability to provide licensure supervision to associate-level QMHPs.
Demonstrated effectiveness partnering and collaborating with diverse stakeholders with competing needs to improve and enhance services.
Knowledge of correctional mental health frameworks, including crisis stabilization, suicide prevention, and behavioral management strategies.
A supervision philosophy grounded in accountability, professional growth, and ethical care.
Experience using evidence-based practices, including trauma-informed approaches within the constraints of a security-focused system.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision related to mental health treatment, as assigned and in accordance with agency policy, to QMHPs in youth correctional facilities, supporting evidence-based mental health services, programs, and curricula.
Consult with and oversee assigned staff in creating and maintaining specialized programs for acutely mentally ill youth, consistently aggressive youth, and other youth who need specialized programming to succeed in a facility setting.
Serve as a member of the facility-wide Management Team and help ensure effective and efficient facility operations through policy, procedures, budget controls, and accountability for delegated responsibilities.
Assist the Superintendent with strategic planning for the facility and agency.
Review psychiatric, psychological, and other specialty behavioral health recommendations, and advise treatment teams on implementing and integrating them into individualized youth case and treatment plans.
Oversee and manage inter-institutional transfers for youth with acute or chronic mental health needs requiring admission to Oregon State Hospital or DHS-designated inpatient adolescent programs.
Coordinate transfers with OYA Treatment Services and ensure OYA facility clinicians are involved in planned discharges from inpatient settings to the facility.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for employees and families.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Deferred compensation savings plans and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
11 holidays and 3 personal business days.
Monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Wellness resources supporting work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Access to Get There, Oregon's carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Annual salary increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.