Adult Mental Health Manager

Title: Adult Mental Health Manager - Clinic or Addiction Sites 

Location: 

Assigned to either Clinic Sites or Addiction Treatment Sites (see locations below)

Clinic Sites:

• Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St, Portland, OR 97212 &
• Wellness Center - 12360 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233

Addiction Sites:

• Residential - 17645 NW St. Helens Hwy, Portland, OR 97231 &
• Outpatient - 355 NW Division St, Gresham, OR 97030

Schedule: This is an in person position, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Wage Range: $105,000.00 – $120,000.00 annual salary, Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Mental Health Manager looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.  

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Adult Mental Health Manager provides administrative and clinical oversight for mental health services across the Adult Mental Health Program. This includes supervision of therapists, behavioral health consultants, specialty case managers, and other direct services staff serving adults and families. The Manager supports culturally responsive, trauma-informed care tailored to Native American and Alaska Native individuals, while facilitating implementation of best practices, cross-site coordination, Feedback-Informed Treatment initiatives, quality assurance, and direct service delivery.

What you will do:

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision for direct service staff.
• Supervise and support the day-to-day activities of therapists/counselors, students/interns, and behavioral health consultants.
• Provide direct clinical services equivalent to one quarter of the caseload of a full-time therapist.
• Develop, implement, and promote culturally appropriate mental health treatment services in alignment with community values.
• Coordinate and implement workflows, such as BHC models, SBIRT, and outcomes tracking.
• Collaborate across Mental Health, Medical, Dental, and Alcohol & Drug Treatment teams to ensure integrated care delivery.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and staff retention efforts.
• Ensure ongoing quality assurance through activities such as chart reviews.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in the State of Oregon (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist) 
• Meets requirements as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) per Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Must meet Oregon Administrative Rule requirements to provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians working toward licensure.
• Completion of the required 30-hour clinical supervision training in Oregon.
• Must successfully pass the applicable Oregon licensing Board’s Law and Rules exam.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in Oregon preferred.
• Previous program management experience preferred.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams in a respectful and culturally informed manner.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries and model ethical conduct.
• Skilled in working collaboratively with diverse teams and maintaining a respectful workplace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse populations.
• Must pass pre-employment and for-cause drug testing.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

What’s in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25^th!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.