Clinical Program Manager

Clinical Program Manager

Day Treatment Program – Portland Metro Campus
Trillium Family Services

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (some flexibility required)  

Starting Salary:  Unlicensed:  $77,980/year - Licensed: $84,480/year

Trillium Family Services is seeking an experienced Clinical Program Manager to lead our Day Treatment Program at the Portland Metro campus. This role provides clinical leadership and program oversight in a dynamic, multidisciplinary treatment environment serving youth and families with complex needs.

The Clinical Program Manager assists in managing treatment and direct care programs, coordinates the case management process, and ensures a safe, therapeutic, and effective milieu. This position requires strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Program Management

• Assist in the management of treatment and direct care programs and activities within the Day Treatment setting.

• Coordinate and facilitate the case management process.

• Provide leadership to the multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Direct the therapeutic milieu to ensure the health, safety, security, and effective treatment of clients.

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to staff delivering treatment services.

• Consult with staff and arbitrate clinical disputes when treatment teams are unable to reach consensus.

• At times, function as a clinical therapist as program needs require.

• Provide clinical supervision to post-master’s level therapists working toward licensure, as applicable.

Supervision & Staff Development

• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff.

• Interview applicants and hire or recommend hiring, depending on position.

• Issue verbal and written corrective actions and recommend further discipline, up to and including termination, when necessary.

• Prepare performance evaluations for assigned staff.

• Review and approve staff requests for time off.

Operations & Availability

• Respond to emergencies as needed.

• Position may require evening, weekend, or shift work.

• Job is demanding, with frequent deadlines, meetings, and interruptions.

• Operates independently with minimal supervision; work is reviewed based on outcomes and through weekly supervision meetings.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related field required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Preference given to candidates who have or will qualify for licensure in social work or counseling in the state of Oregon.

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license for state of residence and a driving record acceptable to the agency.

• When authorized to use a personal vehicle for agency business, must maintain personal auto insurance.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience facilitating and consulting with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

• Two (2) years of experience as a supervisor or manager responsible for supervising a clinical unit or program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage complex clinical situations across a wide variety of circumstances.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable laws, governmental guidelines, and organizational policies.

• Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical and administrative decisions with broad discretion.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Proficient computer skills, including word processing and data entry.

Why Join Trillium Family Services?

Trillium Family Services is committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to children and families. We value collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate leadership. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a dedicated clinical team.

This position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful clinical work in a day treatment setting, influence program development, support staff growth, and make a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents and families.

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental for Full Time Employees
• 401k retirement plan matches
• Growth | Career track, continuing education, and professional development
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clinical services for youth
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible. There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.

Pay Equity:  Please be advised that the pay listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Consideration of candidates will be on-going, and position may close after 3 days of original posting.

If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.