Behavioral Health Policy Manager 1

State of Oregon • Woodburn, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Youth Authority is hiring a Behavioral Health Policy Manager 1 at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, Oregon. This leadership role oversees behavioral health services and clinical treatment programs for youth in OYA care. The manager provides clinical supervision, guides program development, and supports Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs), collaborating with facility leadership and community partners to deliver individualized, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care that supports positive outcomes and successful transitions.

The position is part of the state's management team and includes facility-wide leadership responsibilities. OYA is hiring for one permanent position and one limited-duration position. The limited-duration appointment is expected to end June 30, 2027, may be extended, and has the potential to become permanent. The recruitment may also establish a list of qualified candidates for current and future vacancies. Driving is an essential function; a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

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.
• Submit a cover letter and a separate resume in PDF format.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of clinical and administrative supervisory experience, with ability to provide licensure supervision to associate-level QMHPs.
• 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 a security-focused system.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision for mental health treatment to QMHPs in youth correctional facilities, in accordance with agency policy, to coordinate and support evidence-based services, programs, and curricula.
• Consult with and oversee assigned staff developing and maintaining specialized programming for acutely mentally ill youth, consistently aggressive youth, and other youth needing specialized programming to succeed in a facility setting.
• Serve as a member of the facility-wide Management Team.
• Support 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 integrating them into individualized youth case and treatment plans.
• Oversee and manage inter-institutional transfers for youth with acute or chronic mental health needs who require admission to Oregon State Hospital or DHS-designated adolescent inpatient programs.
• Coordinate transfers with OYA Treatment Services and ensure facility clinicians participate in planned discharges from inpatient settings back to the facility.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for employees and their families.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Deferred compensation savings plans and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave, and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) or 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager