Portland, Oregon
Deputy Director (Hood River/The Dalles) Job Opening in Portland, Oregon - Mid-Columbia Center for Living
Human Resource Department
419 East Seventh Street, Suite 207
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
June 26, 2017
Position Announcement: Deputy Director
Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL), a community behavioral health agency located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, invites applications for the position of Deputy Director.
The Agency: MCCFL is a quasi-governmental agency that provides services within three counties in north-central Oregon ? Hood River, Wasco and Sherman. As such, it is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of an elected commissioner from each county. The Agency operates, however, much like a nonprofit with leadership provided by the Executive Director and the Deputy Director. MCCFL employs a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach in the clinical services it provides to adults, children and families; the Agency integrates service programs into its clinical service model. MCCFL has adopted the Sanctuary Model throughout the Agency; Sanctuary informs both MCCFL?s employee relations and its communications. The Agency is currently in the process of adopting Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) as the model for its clinical services.
The Position: The Deputy Director assumes primary responsibility for general oversight and leadership of clinical services, program evaluation, and the management information system (MIS) programs at MCCFL. As part of the executive team, this position plans, develops and directs the implementation of strategies for clinical program continuation and growth. The Deputy Director is responsible to monitor program efficacy to ensure that clinical programs and services are (a) relevant to community needs, (b) provided within the highest level of professional standards, and (c) in compliance with all Federal, State, and funder requirements. This position also provides leadership and direction to ensure that evaluation and MIS services and systems optimally serve Agency needs and requirements.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC): MCCFL was recently designated a CCBHC as part of a two-year demonstration program through the US Department of Health and Human Services and the State of Oregon. This program is part of a comprehensive effort to integrate behavioral health with physical health care, and it has the opportunity to dramatically improve healthcare in our communities. As part of this integrated approach to behavioral and physical health, MCCFL will be engaging and improving access for underserved populations in our local communities including Veteran, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American residents. MCCFL is excited to embrace this new and innovative approach in assisting our clients to improve and maintain their health and, in turn, impacting positively the health of our communities.
Desired Attributes: MCCFL seeks applicants who possess a strong behavioral healthcare management background and a sharp eye for detail, tempered by well-tuned emotional intelligence and a sense of humor! Skill in managing information technology and facility with electronic medical record software will add to the mix. Sophisticated communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong understanding of trauma-informed care are essential. Please see the announcement on the job opportunities page of our website, for a full job announcement that includes all specifications, requirements, and pay information.
Compensation Package: MCCFL offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including Oregon PERS .
Application Process: An Agency application is required, and may be accessed at the website noted above. Review of applications will begin on July 5, 2017; applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Please submit 1) MCCFL application (may be accessed at the employment page of our website, ), 2) a cover letter no longer than one page in length telling us the three primary factors in your experience and training that make you a good match to this position , and 3) curriculum vitae or resume. This position vacancy is due to a retirement, and the successful applicant will be expected to begin work in early Autumn, 2017.
MCCFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $7,549.00 to $9,177.00 /month
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