US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 22-25701
Type: Regular Full-Time
Unity

Overview

**Hire on bonus and relocation assistance provided to employees new to Legacy Health.**

Legacy Health is a large not-for-profit healthcare system with six hospitals including a level 1-trauma facility, burn unit, children’s hospital, Legacy Research Institute, numerous primary and specialty clinics and diagnostic laboratories serving patients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Legacy Health was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 50 mid-size hospitals in the US. Legacy is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.

Unity Center for Behavioral Health is a 24-hour behavioral and mental health services center located in the greater Portland metropolitan area. We provide immediate psychiatric care and a path to stabilization and recovery for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Unity Center offers mental health treatment to adults and adolescents aged 9 to 17. We also have the only emergency department specifically for behavioral health emergencies in Oregon called the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES). It serves adults 18 and older. We believe in a trauma informed approach to assessment and treatment. For more information, please visit our website: www.unityhealthcenter.org.

As we consider qualified candidates, we are committed to building a culture that values diversity and is reflective of those we care for. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Counseling and Therapy services is responsible for developing evidenced based programming for adults and adolescents experiencing acute psychiatric and co-occurring symptoms as well as providing clinical supervision to staff. This position ensures daily operational activities are in alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of Unity Center for Behavioral Health. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Completes recruitment, interviewing, selection training and orientation of new staff. Completes comprehensive staffing of all units, assigns workloads and monitors quantity and quality of work. Responsible for budgeting including but not limited to monitoring operating budget, approve expenditures, purchases and other all actions to ensure the department is aligned with Legacy budget guidelines. Assists department leadership in planning and administering program, systems and policies relating to behavioral health care of patients. Provides therapy services to patients, depending on certification/licensure.

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree required, preferably in psychology, behavioral health or health care management. Preference will be given for a licensed psychologist.

Experience:

Four years’ experience in adult or adolescent behavioral health facility. Experience in program organization, operations, and administration. Two years supervisory experience in multi-disciplinary clinical therapy services preferred.

Skills:

Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.

Program planning and development skills.

Communication skills including public speaking.

Demonstrated leadership and judgment skills.

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

LEADING AT LEGACY

Demonstrates the ability to act consistently with Legacy’s Values in Action, exemplifies our core organizational values, and exhibits the leadership competencies outlined in Leading at Legacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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