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Job description

Position: Behavioral Health Manager
Department: Behavioral Health
Reports To: Senior Program Director
Position Type: 1 FTE, 40 Hours/Week, Exempt
Work Type: In Person, Not Hybrid/Remote Eligible
Salary Range: $72,800-$77,168 unlicensed, $79,040-$83,782 licensed
Salary Note: Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This Bilingual Differential is not included in the salary range above.
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Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health Manager oversees the Behavioral Health Program including QMHP delivered counseling and peer services. HIV Alliance counseling and peer services are trauma informed and client centered and work through a harm reduction and equity lens. The programs focus on services for individuals living with HIV, LGBTQ+ community members and those with substance use disorder including those who are unhoused.

The BH Manager is responsible for all program operations, including hiring, training and supporting staff and volunteers, internal and external coordination, collaboration, partnership, and quality improvement. They are responsible for ensuring program compliance all State, Federal and local regulations. The BH Manager is part of the Management team and works with the Directors Team members to accomplish agency, program, budget and equity goals. This position provides clinical supervision to QMHPs and Peers when possible, and the agency utilizes external contracted supervisors for licensed staff.

Required Qualifications:
TB test (provided at agency)
Valid Oregon driver’s license, or valid out of state driver’s license with the ability to get an Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency in Oregon, and a driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy.
Ability to pass agency criminal background check
Graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) in psychology, social work, counseling, family therapy, or related behavioral health field.
Three years of management experience including program management and supervision of staff or volunteers.
Ability to become credentialed by the Coordinated Care Organization (CCO), and Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
Knowledge and experience of health insurance network participation, billing, and billing appeal process.
Knowledge of relevant Oregon Revised Statues and Oregon Administrative Rules.
Demonstrate clinical understanding of how trauma affects individuals, families and communities .
Detailed understanding of Harm Reduction and client centered principles and ability to be receptive to learning and implementing them in all services provided to individuals, families, and groups.
Knowledge and ability to deconstruct social, political, and cultural stigmas associated with gender expression, sexual identity, substance use, and HIV status, as well as other complex medical conditions.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to identify areas of improvement and work on collaborative problem solving.
Strong de-escalation skills and ability to remain engaged and calm during stressful situations
Experience working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues
Self-manager/self-motivated and solution focused

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• The Alliance for Community Wellness is the clinical services department of HIV Alliance, an important pillar of the Eugene support community since 1994. Our behavioral health program has been growing since 2016, and is a community mental health resource with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community, serving marginalized populations, and working with trauma. We believe that all people deserve the best care possible, and strive to provide exemplary clinical services to anyone who enrolls as a client.
• We provide compassionate care for people living with HIV. Our services include medical case management, behavioral health support, dental services, and hepatitis C treatment. We work closely with clients to address barriers, promote treatment, and tailor support to meet individual needs. Our goal is to improve health outcomes and ensure everyone has access to the resources necessary for their well-being.
• As an employee of HIV Alliance you will have access to robust employer-provided health insurance, generous PTO, and a workplace invested in social justice and the wellbeing of employees as well as clients.