Behavioral Health Assistant Director (Clinical)

Under general direction of the Behavioral Health Division Director, and in collaboration with Health Services leadership, provides leadership and oversight for the in-scope clinical behavioral health service portfolio. Responsible for translating Health Services and divisional strategy into coordinated clinical operations across programs, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and sustainable service delivery. 

Oversees clinical leadership staff including program managers, and is accountable for cross-program performance, clinical standards, and resource alignment. Works in close partnership with the Health Services Business Office and Financial Services Department to support clinical services that are operationally supported, compliant, and fiscally sound.

Contributes to division-wide strategy development and advises the Division Director and Senior Leadership Team on clinical system performance, emerging needs, and service improvements.

• Education: Master’s degree in a related behavioral health field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology).
• Experience:  7 Years progressively responsible experience in area of assignment, including 3 years managerial or supervisor experience. 
  • Please note: Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees. 
• Licensure: Active license in the state of Oregon as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

• Driver's License: Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
• Credentials: Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing and privileging per organizational standards.
• Screening: Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• Strong critical thinking skills
• Experience in clinical management
• Willingness and capability to collaborate across clinical disciplines 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Damien Sands, Behavioral Health Services Deputy Director 

Telephone: (541) 766-6620

• 11 Paid Holidays 64 Personal Leave Hours 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

• Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your whole family without paying a dime.
• In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)!
• The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• Loan Forgiveness eligibility

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health 
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities 
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

• Behavioral Health Assistant Clinical Manager: $101,853 - $142,594

• This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

Living and working in the heart of the Willamette Valley offers unparalleled access to the great outdoors. The courthouse is located less than a mile from the Willamette River with excellent fishing and recreational activities. The beautiful Oregon coast is just over an hour away and has plenty of options for fantastic day trips to the beach, surfing, and hiking. You will also have easy access to the Coastal and Cascade mountain ranges for hiking, backpacking, and famous mountain biking trails. In the winter, several ski resorts are available to enjoy your weekends year-round. 

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How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered. 
• Answer all supplemental questions. 

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• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. 
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veteran's Resources. 
  • NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Salary : $101,853 - $142,594