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Join our dedicated team at Unity Center for Behavioral Health, a leading psychiatric hospital committed to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care. We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate Manager of Counseling & Therapy Services to lead a dynamic team of therapists and social workers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. In this vital leadership role, you’ll oversee clinical programming, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support adults in acute psychiatric crisis. If you’re a licensed mental health professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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. The Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) 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. 

Manages the daily operational activities of Counseling and Therapy Services in alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of Unity Center for Behavioral Health. Responsibilities include ensuring 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.

Education: 

• Master’s or doctorate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or other behavioral health field as required by licensure.

Experience: 

• Minimum of four years of clinical experience in behavioral health is required.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience required.
• Experience working in leadership role with clinical specialty areas of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder, budget oversight, scheduling, staffing, program development and continuous quality improvement desired.

Skills: 

• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and working understanding of how to support implementation.
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with staff and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, demonstrated coaching and staff development skills.
• Knowledge of administrative and managerial systems and roles.
• Demonstrated skills in management of budget and financial systems.
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple programs.
• Demonstrated skills in program development.
• Working knowledge of clinical and therapeutic interventions, such as but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Health literate oral and written communication skills as well as public speaking proficiency.
• Strong and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist are eligible licenses in Oregon and are required at date of hire. Preferred: PhD. or CADC.

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If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

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