Primary Function:

Managers in clinical roles provide comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders, and ongoing health maintenance services, while also providing skilled supervision and programmatic oversight. Clinicians are asked to balance the provision of therapy services with administrative duties, and to work in collaboration with supervisees and program staff.

Essential Functions:

• Independently licensed clinician to provide evidence-based group, individual, and family therapy to adults in our Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). The IOP Manager will assist patients using best practices of group counseling techniques. 
• IOP Manager will also provide supervision and direct support for pre-licensed associate clinicians and pre-doctoral externs.
• IOP Manager will support IOP Director in day-to-day program management.
• Present for IOP programming and associated staff meetings (staff meetings are 4 hours a week), along with a minimum of 3 IOP Intake spots weekly (90 minutes each).
• Provide holistic assessment and care that includes consideration of the patient’s social, cultural, and historical contexts, as well as their mental and physical health status
• Collaborate with the patient to co-create a personalized care plan that is respectful of their autonomy and priorities
• Use evidence-informed and culturally-responsive practices that prioritize patient empowerment and well-being
• Work in collaboration with community-based specialists, traditional healers, and other healthcare providers to support holistic and culturally-relevant care
• Engage in ongoing education and self-reflection to critically examine and challenge systemic injustices in the mental health system
• Ensure that informed consent is obtained and prioritizes the patient’s agency and safety
• Ensure that patients are informed about their rights, including their right to refuse treatment, and provide advocacy and support when needed
• Ensure that patient records are kept confidential and secure, and that any sharing of information is done in accordance with the patient’s wishes and legal requirements
• Recognize and address the impact of systemic oppression, racism, and colonization on mental health and well-being, and work to dismantle these systems of harm
• Use a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment, and avoids retraumatization
• Acknowledge and respect the wisdom and knowledge of patients, their families, and communities, and work to ensure their meaningful participation in their care
• Engage in ongoing self-care and self-reflection to mitigate the risk of vicarious trauma and burnout
• Participate in clinical supervision and training that is culturally-responsive and critical of oppressive systems and practices
• Ensure that clinic policies and procedures are respectful of patient autonomy and safety, and challenge any policies that perpetuate systemic harm
• Advocate for systemic change in the mental health system, including increased access to care, resources, and support for marginalized communities.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. 
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment planning, and engagement of psychotherapy and/or psychiatric services.
• Knowledge of principles of case conceptualization and diagnostic justification.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins. 
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn practice policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn medical terminology associated with specific role
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn basic insurance terminology and procedures associated with providing clinical services within an insurance-based practice.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, for effective and appropriate communication. 
• Knowledge of web-based computer programs and applications in an Apple/Mac environment

Skills:

• Demonstrate an understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one’s training and discipline.
• Appropriately and effectively assess and treat behavioral and affective disorders, with an emphasis on relational and process intervention models.
• Assess risk for harm to self or others at intake as well as throughout the course of treatment.
• Maintain current and comprehensive clinical documentation compliant with Oregon Health Authority requirements. 
• Coordination of care with multiple providers, both within the practice and at other facilities.
• Welcome and utilize feedback with interest and curiosity from peers, colleagues, managers and directors, as well as in supervision and consultation settings.

Abilities:

• Provide clinically sound treatment services based on patient needs and treatment plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the DSM­ 5.0.
• Respond to a range of patient needs using differential diagnoses and treatment approaches.
• Demonstrate an understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one’s training and discipline.
• Effectively organize time and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate an understanding and abide by the regulations set forth by HIPAA.
• Model through behaviors and attitudes the values that reflect and are consistent with the policies and organizational culture principles of Portland Mental Health & Wellness.
• Engage in ongoing training opportunities provided by Portland Mental Health & Wellness and elsewhere to improve skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and engagement of psychotherapy and/or psychiatric services that emphasize the mission, vision and values, as well as the organizational culture principles, of Portland Mental Health & Wellness.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, and to communicate clearly, compassionately, and respectfully, with medical and mental health professionals, as well as with administrative support staff.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands within the work environment. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, time, and responsibilities effectively, as well as to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public. 
• Ability to function proficiently in a web-based computer environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed mental health provider (LPC, Licensed Psychologist, etc.) with a current, unrestricted Oregon license
• A masters degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field required
• Demonstrate competence and humility in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, ability et al
• Demonstrate commitment to the preservation of a workplace which embraces diversity
• Demonstrate commitment to confidentiality of patient and employee information
• Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and clinicians
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and organization
• Demonstrate patience: being patient with people who may have trouble communicating or understanding what is happening is imperative for this position
• Follow policies and procedures to contribute to the administrative efficiency of the practice, taking initiative to suggest and develop those that may be needed
• Ability to work with Mac OS & Google Workspace

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: When working from a PMHW office, the position is in a well-lit office environment. Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting.

Mental and Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder. Ability to tolerate mental and emotional distress as an anticipated aspect of the position. May require working under stressful conditions.

• Paid Health Leave (40 hrs to start)
• Paid Floating Holiday Hours (48 hours)
• Paid Time Off (80 hrs to start)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Monthly TriMet Transportation Pass covered at 50%
• 401K Retirement with 3-4% Company Match Once Eligible
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Enrollment with Student Loan Tutor
• Loan-Repayment Program Opportunity Through the Oregon Health Authority’s Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative 
• Opportunities for Provision of Supervision and Training
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• Weekly Consultation Groups
• 20% Discount on Vitamins & Supplements Through Wellevate

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This description is intended to provide only the basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as the practice’s needs evolve. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of every job.

The requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. By signing below, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the Essential Functions of this job, with or without accommodation. If an accommodation is needed, you acknowledge that you have an opportunity to discuss this with Human Resources.