Social Sevices Director Jobs in Oregon

Job Title: Mental Health Therapist/Social Services Manager Company: Morrison Child & Family Services Location: Portland, OR Description: Mental Health Therapist/Social Services ManagerSecure Residential Adolescent TreatmentFull Time, Full Benefits Position Summary: Working in a team environment, you will advocate for services for adolescent girls who struggle with emotional disturbances and/or addiction.  You will provide direct Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) to clients and their families in order to facilitate progress in services concluding with a resumption of living safely in the community or an alternative less restrictive therapeutic placement. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing individual, group and family counseling, as well as case management and clinical consultation to assigned residential unit.  Education/Experience Required:   Masters degree required in a behavioral health field (psychology, social work, counseling) Relevant experience in mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, juvenile justice required Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT) experience preferred Advanced drug and alcohol certification (CADC) preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Values working in a multicultural/diverse environment.     Excellent oral and written communication skills.    Demonstrate competence with DSM-IV diagnoses.     Excellent interviewing and listening skills.     Demonstrate ability to function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary service team.     Demonstrated inter-personal effectiveness.     Competence in female child and adolescent psychology and therapeutic methods.     Demonstrated ability to manage crisis-intervention procedures.     Must be able to process and organize required records and plans accurately and on time.     Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries while working with others and in handling confidential information.     Familiarity with local mental health, child and adolescent psychiatric, child welfare, juvenile justice, alcohol and drug treatment, education and similar systems and resources is highly desirable.     Openness to feedback and supervision.     Ability to regularly attend and be punctual for scheduled work commitments and meetings, and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position.         Other Requirements: Must pass a criminal history records check.    Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland metropolitan area in a timely manner is required.  If driving a personal vehicle for work purposes must provide copy of valid driver’s license for state of residency, proof of personal auto liability coverage, and have a driving record meeting corporate driving requirements. Must pass an agency driving test. If driving, on average, once or more per week (4 times per month), personal auto liability coverage in the amount of $100,000/$300,000 is required.     Bloodborne pathogen’s training is required on first day of employment. Salary/Benefits: $31,200 - $33,280 annually DOE Full Benefit Package http://www.morrisonkids.org/employment/Job_Openings/opening02221003.aspx

Job Title: LifeWorks NW - Program Director (Social Services) Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: Touch a single life, and make a whole community stronger. We touch 14,000 lives each year?because life works when you get the support you need. Who We Are: LifeWorks NW supports people who are working towards a better life. Our expert team delivers the highest quality individual and group treatment through culturally responsive prevention, mental health, and addiction services which benefits children, teens, families, adults, older adults and the community as a whole. Program Director: Provide clinical supervision, program development and administrative management of a recovery oriented community mental health treatment program for adults with serious mental illness in Washington County. Services include case management, skills training, individual, group therapy, supported housing integrated supported employment and education, and substance abuse treatment. Masters degree in human service field required, licensure and CADC preferred. Minimum of 5 years experience with the population, including at least 3 years clinical supervisory experience. Requires access to car and valid driver?s license. Benefits include:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Residential Services Supervisor Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: Apply online at www.clackamas.us (only online applications accepted) Clackamas County Community Health Division is recruiting for a Behavioral Health Residential Services Supervisor to provide oversight and coordination of behavioral health residential services and programs. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing a contract management and compliance program to ensure that behavioral health services provided to individuals in residential settings meet all regulatory and contractual requirements. The person in this position will work with program staff and contracted providers to develop goals, evaluate results and ensure effective and efficient administration of services. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of five (5) years experience in managing behavioral health services in residential settings or in administering such services in a managed care setting. Additional requirements for this position include: ? Meet requirements as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined by the State of Oregon. QMHP requirements include possession of a graduate degree in psychology, social work or counseling, recreational art or music therapy, or other behavioral health related field; or a bachelor?s or graduate degree or licensure in nursing or occupational therapy. ? Possession of a valid driver?s license. ? Pass a criminal background check. Position Closes: March 17, 2010

Job Title: Addiction Medicine Clinical Services Manager - (Job Number: 013459) Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Clackamas, OR Description: Addiction Medicine Clinical Services Manager - (Job Number: 013459) DescriptionThe Clinical Services Manager assumes supervisory and management responsibilities for chemical dependency counselors and on-site daily operations of assigned Addiction Medicine staff & location(s).  The Clinical Services Manager participates in the Addiction Medicine management team and assures accreditation/licensing standards of state and private organizations, (e.g. OADAP, DASA, NCQA) within assigned location(s).  In addition, the Clinical Services Manager is actively involved with the Clinical Director and the Department Chief in program development and planning.  The Clinical Services Manager is expected to provide high quality counseling services to Kaiser Permanente members and their families in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.   Essential Functions: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: * Manages day to day functions of assigned clinic; daily staff scheduling, scheduling Counselor of the Day (COD), assuring adequate coverage for patient care, etc. * Oversees the compliance of staff to OAR/WAC rules. * Monitors compliance to Kaiser Permanente and Addiction Medicine Policies & Procedures. * Develops Department Policies and Procedures as assigned. * Monitors staff external/internal referrals. * Develops community relationships with referents. * Manages Addiction Medicine clinic operations with Health Plan partners. * Coordinates with Clinical Services Managers to ensure consistent care. * Monitors budget as assigned location(s). * Determines proprieties of non labor expenditures within budgetary requests. * Monitors expenditure to outside providers based on clinical need. * Coordinates research activities within assigned location(s). * Completes quarterly NCQA chart review. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: * Develops performance appraisals and evaluations on chemical dependency clinical staff. * Manages and resolves staff conflict. * Develops Staff Training Plans. * Conducts staff disciplinary process with Clinical Director. * Monitors staff adherence to credentialing and licensure requirements. * Advises Clinical Director in hiring/termination of staff. CLINICAL SUPERVISION: * Advises and provides direction to the COD when on duty. * Reviews clinical records, assessments, diagnosis, treatment placement, daily documentation, treatment and discharge planning. * Facilitates and leads clinical case conferences. * Coordinates with other Clinical Services Managers to assure consistency of clinical care throughout the region. * Participates in the Quality Assurance Committee activities. * Provides leadership and facilitation of program development activities within assigned clinic(s). * Leads clinical case conference meetings. * Monitors for quality clinical care. DIRECT CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITY: * Provides high quality counseling services, (individual, group and family), to chemically dependent and codependents patients through assessment, diagnosis and formulation/implementation of treatment plans in an outpatient setting. * Provides case management through appropriate triaging and referral. * Consults with other providers. * Initiates collateral contacts of patients and their families. * Reports to outside agencies. * Documents in writing all care in patient's permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. * Provides all care in accordance with accepted practice standards and department protocols. QualificationsBasic Qualifications:  * Thorough & working knowledge of chemical dependency treatment for adults, adolescents & families * Thorough understanding of the addiction & recovery process * Working knowledge of best practices in the addictions treatment field * Knowledge of the community based support groups * Thorough & working knowledge of legal requirements for abuse reporting * Understanding of culture and the influences on the counseling process * Knowledge & understanding of the accepted practice protocols, ethical guidelines and behaviors for addiction counselors * Working knowledge of management and clinical supervision practices * Ability to assess, diagnose and treat chemically dependent patients and their family members * Individual, group and family counseling skills * Able to see a large volume of patients * Excellent communication and problem solving skills * Ability to provide clinical supervision to professional staff * Able to teach an alcohol & drug treatment curriculum * High school diploma or GED   Preferred Qualifications: * Two years experience in managing quality assurance activities in a chemical dependency counseling setting * Counseling chemically dependent patients and families in a chemical dependency treatment setting within a managed care system * Experience with counseling adults, adolescents & families * Experience in providing substance abuse consultation * Master's degree and five years full-time (paid) post masters, including two years clinical/administrative supervisory experience in a counseling setting * Treatment options for dual diagnosis issues; including sexual & physical abuse * Working knowledge of universal precautions of body fluids * Understanding of state requirements for licensing addiction programs * Ability to diagnose & treat patients with mental illnesses * Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment * Comfortable interfacing with large provider and support staff groups * Previous computer experience with electronic medical records Salary Range: $38.13 - $45.75 Primary Location: Oregon-Clackamas-One Town Center 10163 SE Sunnyside Rd., Ste. 410 & Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Day Working Days: Mon - Thur Working Hours Start: 7:00 am Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status Group: Regular Employee Group: None Job Level: Individual Contributor Job: Behavioral / Mental Health Public Department Name: Addiction Medicine Addiction Medicine Clinical Services Manager - (Job Number: 013459) 156800 Oregon-Clackamas-One Town Center 10163 SE Sunnyside Rd., Ste. 410 & http://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=156800 http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/kaisero_oregonlive/b35ed648ee3e201f185ec9a2455b4a8b.html

Job Title: Addiction Medicine Clinical Services Manager Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Clackamas, OR Description:   Want to know more about what it's like to work at Kaiser Permanente? Click here to listen to what our employees and leader have to say.   Job ID:   013459 Company Name:   Kaiser Permanente Job Category:   Healthcare Location:   Clackamas, OR Position Type:   Full-Time, Employee Experience:   5-10 Years Experience Date Posted:   February 11, 2010 Addiction Medicine Clinical Services Manager The Clinical Services Manager assumes supervisory and management responsibilities for chemical dependency counselors and on-site daily operations of assigned Addiction Medicine staff & location(s). The Clinical Services Manager participates in the Addiction Medicine management team and assures accreditation/licensing standards of state and private organizations, (e.g. OADAP, DASA, NCQA) within assigned location(s). In addition, the Clinical Services Manager is actively involved with the Clinical Director and the Department Chief in program development and planning. The Clinical Services Manager is expected to provide high quality counseling services to Kaiser Permanente members and their families in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.Essential Functions:ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT:- Manages day to day functions of assigned clinic; daily staff scheduling, scheduling Counselor of the Day (COD), assuring adequate coverage for patient care, etc.- Oversees the compliance of staff to OAR/WAC rules.- Monitors compliance to Kaiser Permanente and Addiction Medicine Policies & Procedures.- Develops Department Policies and Procedures as assigned.- Monitors staff external/internal referrals.- Develops community relationships with referents.- Manages Addiction Medicine clinic operations with Health Plan partners.- Coordinates with Clinical Services Managers to ensure consistent care.- Monitors budget as assigned location(s).- Determines proprieties of non labor expenditures within budgetary requests.- Monitors expenditure to outside providers based on clinical need.- Coordinates research activities within assigned location(s).- Completes quarterly NCQA chart review.PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT:- Develops performance appraisals and evaluations on chemical dependency clinical staff.- Manages and resolves staff conflict.- Develops Staff Training Plans.- Conducts staff disciplinary process with Clinical Director.- Monitors staff adherence to credentialing and licensure requirements.- Advises Clinical Director in hiring/termination of staff.CLINICAL SUPERVISION:- Advises and provides direction to the COD when on duty.- Reviews clinical records, assessments, diagnosis, treatment placement, daily documentation, treatment and discharge planning.- Facilitates and leads clinical case conferences.- Coordinates with other Clinical Services Managers to assure consistency of clinical care throughout the region.- Participates in the Quality Assurance Committee activities.- Provides leadership and facilitation of program development activities within assigned clinic(s).- Leads clinical case conference meetings.- Monitors for quality clinical care.DIRECT CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITY:- Provides high quality counseling services, (individual, group and family), to chemically dependent and codependents patients through assessment, diagnosis and formulation/implementation of treatment plans in an outpatient setting.- Provides case management through appropriate triaging and referral.- Consults with other providers.- Initiates collateral contacts of patients and their families.- Reports to outside agencies.- Documents in writing all care in patient's permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards.- Provides all care in accordance with accepted practice standards and department protocols.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:- Thorough & working knowledge of chemical dependency treatment for adults, adolescents & families- Thorough understanding of the addiction & recovery process- Working knowledge of best practices in the addictions treatment field- Knowledge of the community based support groups- Thorough & working knowledge of legal requirements for abuse reporting- Understanding of culture and the influences on the counseling process- Knowledge & understanding of the accepted practice protocols, ethical guidelines and behaviors for addiction counselors- Working knowledge of management and clinical supervision practices- Ability to assess, diagnose and treat chemically dependent patients and their family members- Individual, group and family counseling skills- Able to see a large volume of patients- Excellent communication and problem solving skills- Ability to provide clinical supervision to professional staff- Able to teach an alcohol & drug treatment curriculum- High school diploma or GEDPreferred Qualifications:- Two years experience in managing quality assurance activities in a chemical dependency counseling setting- Counseling chemically dependent patients and families in a chemical dependency treatment setting within a managed care system- Experience with counseling adults, adolescents & families- Experience in providing substance abuse consultation- Master's degree and five years full-time (paid) post masters, including two years clinical/administrative supervisory experience in a counseling setting- Treatment options for dual diagnosis issues; including sexual & physical abuse- Working knowledge of universal precautions of body fluids- Understanding of state requirements for licensing addiction programs- Ability to diagnose & treat patients with mental illnesses- Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment- Comfortable interfacing with large provider and support staff groups- Previous computer experience with electronic medical recordsSalary Range: $38.13 - $45.75

Job Title: Social Services Director (LCSW) for... Company: Signature Home Health and Home Care Location: Wilsonville, OR Description: Who is Signature?Signature is a leading provider of Hospice, Home Health and Home Care. Signature Hospice specialize in providing Nursing Care, Social Work, Care and Bereavement for patients in their homes or a home setting.What Sets Us Apart?Wish you could go back to a time when it was all about the patients? When giving all you had was rewarding and appreciated and felt so satisfying? There is no better feeling than connecting with your patients, your team and colleagues. At Signature, we know this feeling. It's a feeling we promote every day, because we live it every day-just like you. We know that promoting a rich satisfying work environment for our employee is key to our success!Please take some time and visit our website at www.4signatureservice.com Skill Requirements The Director of Social Services is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for social services including but not limited to medical social work care provided at a Signature Hospice program. TheDirector of Social Services is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and is responsible for the implementation of care for social work services. Full Job Description upon request.Position Qualifications:LCSW with current licensure to practice professional social work in the State.Previous experience in Hospice setting and with 2 years management/ administrative experience preferred.Complies with accepted professional standards and practices.Demonstrates excellent observation, good social work judgment and verbal and written communication skills.Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.Possess excellent computer skills and office technology.