Supported Employment Supervisor (QMHP / Licensed) - TM040

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

8d•$36 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Supported Employment Supervisor supervises Supported Employment Specialists, ensures compliance with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) fidelity model, and helps clients develop employment and vocational rehabilitation goals. The position combines supervisory responsibilities with direct client work, with approximately half of the time spent supervising and half working directly with clients. A substantial portion of the work takes place in the community, and the supervisor may transport clients. The supervisor facilitates IPS fidelity reviews and serves as the point person with OSECE, maintaining communication with OSECE, vocational rehabilitation, and other community partners. In direct service work, the supervisor helps clients pursue competitive employment in community settings, develop employment plans, understand how earned income affects benefits, and connect with and follow through on employment opportunities. The role also coordinates with clinicians and other providers and builds relationships with employers, educators, and community contacts. This is a full-time, in-person position at Bear Lodge in Portland, Oregon, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings or weekends are required. The listed wage range is $36.00–$40.50 per hour for unlicensed QMHP staff; licensed staff are listed at $84,240–$91,312 annually.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, or a related human services field.
Active Qualified Mental Health Professional-Certified (QMHP-R) credential through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), which must be maintained.
At least two years of post-graduate experience providing mental health services.
Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
Sound clinical judgment and leadership skills.
Meet NARA NW driving requirements, including a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable driving record, and access to reliable transportation.
Pass pre-employment or for-cause drug tests.
Pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Agree to NARA NW’s sobriety policies, including abstaining from illicit drugs, marijuana, and prescription drug abuse, and modeling alcohol sobriety.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community.
Active behavioral health licensure, including LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or another applicable clinical license.
Previous supervisory, lead, or program leadership experience.
Experience providing services within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment model.
Knowledge of IPS fidelity standards and supported employment best practices.

Responsibilities

Supervise Supported Employment Specialists, provide guidance, assist with hiring, conduct performance reviews, and complete other supervisory tasks.
Serve as the point person with OSECE and facilitate reviews for the supported employment fidelity model.
Maintain effective relationships and communication with OSECE, vocational rehabilitation, and other community partners.
Understand the IPS fidelity model and ensure compliance with its standards.
Maintain a caseload, spending approximately half of work time in the supervisor role and half working directly with clients.
Engage clients in trusting, collaborative relationships focused on competitive employment in community settings.
Help clients understand how earned income may affect their benefits.
Help clients consider long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, justice involvement, and other factors affecting vocational goals.
Complete a career profile for each client and help update it as new experiences occur.
Develop an individual employment plan with each client based on the client’s employment goals.
Collaborate with clinicians and other providers on information for the employment plan and coordinate it with the comprehensive plan of care.
Support clients in connecting to, engaging with, and following through on employment opportunities.
Provide outreach to potential employers, educators, community partners, and other networking contacts to promote positive community connections.
Act as a liaison between clients and potential employers to assist with orientation, training, and engagement.
Work effectively as a team member and team leader.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente.
13 paid days of sick time.
13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service to a maximum of 26 days.
$50,000 life insurance and AD&D.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Spending Account.
401(k) with a 4% match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days).
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility.