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Manager, Behavioral Health Program

Salary

$8,870.87 - $11,887.81 Monthly

Location

Bend, OR

Job Type

Regular, full time, full benefits

Job Number

2025-00193

Department

Health Services

Opening Date

12/31/2025

Closing Date

1/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

Non-Rep

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Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

This position is part of Administrative Services, which ensures DCHS has the facilities, resources, and support necessary to provide the highest quality of service to clients, customers, and the community through planning, consultation, implementation, analysis, and review.

Hear from staff about our workplace here. (https://vimeo.com/683937354/cce8815902)

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. W e enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Deschutes County Health Services is currently recruiting for a Behavioral Health Program Manager to lead the Comprehensive Care for Youth and Families (CCYF) Program. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative leadership team in Bend, Oregon. We are seeking a candidate with a strong vision and understanding of community mental health, broad knowledge of child, youth and family interventions and systems of care, and experience with integrated healthcare settings and healthcare transformation. This leadership position has direct oversight of intensive and outpatient child, youth and family serving teams, including: Wraparound, Young Adults in Transition, a first episode psychosis program (EASA), Child & Family Outpatient, School Based Health Centers, and other child and family related initiatives. The individual selected for this role must be able to function as part of a leadership team and collaborate with a wide network of community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Significant grant development and oversight.

+ Program development; operational logistics; contractual monitoring.

+ Direct oversight of five behavioral health supervisors and their teams.

+ Close coordination with community partners such as schools, child welfare, healthcare providers and others.

+ Leadership of child services System of Care governance structures and activities.

What You Will Bring:

Knowledge of or experience with:

+ Principles and practices of community behavioral health delivery systems, and program/departmental budgeting.

+ Human behavior as it relates to problems of the client population and laws relating to behavioral health.

Skill in:

+ Implementing plans of action.

+ Leading and motivating staff.

+ Establishing and promoting effective working relationships with referral sources, the public, and other employees at all times.

+ Working independently as well as in a team setting.

+ Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

+ Acting professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.

+ Preparing concise and complete reports and documentation in a timely and professional manner.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

Review the full job description by clickingHERE. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/deschutes/classspecs)

Compensation

$8,870.87 to $11,887.81 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please clickHERE (https://www.deschutes.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human\_resources/page/682/2026\_deschutes\_county\_benefits\_guide\_-\_final.pdf) for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in a human services field; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience, including managerial experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Current licensure, without restrictions, from a recognized governing board in Oregon as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.

+ Experience working with individuals with an SPMI diagnosis and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses.

+ Knowledge of and experience working with children, youth and families dealing with serious mental health conditions, especially children with Serious Emotional Disturbance, children and youth with trauma related disorders and young adults with first episode psychosis.

+ Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Must have dependable transportation and be willing and able to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.

NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 (https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/BUSINESS-SERVICES/CHC/Documents/crim-records-abuse-rules-dhs-employees-volunteers-contractors-407.pdf) this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click HERE (https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/BUSINESS-SERVICES/CHC/Documents/DAS%20Criminal%20Records%20Checks%20rules%20eff%202016%20Jan%204.pdf) to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click HERE (https://www.deschutes.org/hr/page/veterans-preference-information-and-instructions) for information.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.

Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

+ Life Insurance for employee and dependents

+ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

+ Long-term Disability Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Retirement Program through Oregon PERS

+ Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

+ 125 Flexible Spending Program

+ 457 Deferred Compensation Program

+ Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visitwww.deschutes.org/hrand click on Employee Benefits.

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This position requires a Master’s degree in a human services field; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience, including managerial experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.

03

Preference will be given for current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Do you possess current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If yes, please indicate what Oregon licensure you currently possess.

+ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

+ Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)

+ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

05

Preference will be given for experience working with individuals with an SPMI diagnosis and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses. Do you meet this preference?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If yes, please describe your experience working with individuals with an SPMI diagnosis and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses.

07

Preference will be given for knowledge of and experience working with children, youth and families dealing with serious mental health conditions, especially children with Serious Emotional Disturbance, children and youth with trauma related disorders and young adults with first episode psychosis. Do you have relevant experience in these areas of practice?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If yes, please describe your clinical knowledge of and experience working with children, youth and families dealing with serious mental health conditions, especially children with Serious Emotional Disturbance, children and youth with trauma related disorders and young adults with first episode psychosis. Be specific about the breadth and duration of your experience(s) and any experience developing/supervising programs that serve these individuals.

09

Preference will be given for bilingual in English and Spanish. Do you speak and/or write in English and Spanish?

+ No

+ Yes, I speak English and some Spanish

+ Yes, I speak English and Spanish fluently

+ Yes, I speak and write in English and Spanish

10

Please describe how you would apply your understanding of System of Care Governance Structures to improve services to high risk-high need children, youth and families. Be specific about any direct experience you have with System of Care or comparable collaborative problem solving processes.

11

Please give examples of your experience with and knowledge of healthcare transformation and integration of primary and behavioral healthcare as it relates specifically to working with children, youth and families.

12

Please describe your experience managing clinical teams and/or programs, including: program development/design; providing clinical supervision and/or supervising staff; budget development and fiscal oversight; developing and maintaining community partnerships. Include any relevant experience in working within fidelity based inter-disciplinary service teams.

13

Please describe your experience with developing, writing/submitting and overseeing successful grants. Be specific about the number of grants in which you have been directly involved, the types of grants, and your role(s) and responsibilities in overseeing grant metrics and outcomes.

14

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs. Can you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Successful candidates must have the ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes County and to provide services in a variety of settings in the community. Applicants must also be willing and able to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions. Can you meet these requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Deschutes County Human Resources

Address

1300 NW Wall Street Suite 201Bend, Oregon, 97703

Phone

(541) 388-6553

Website

https://www.deschutes.org/jobs

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