The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center (NCC) seeks a highly motivated, compassionate and collaborative therapist and manager to lead counseling programs and a staff of twelve therapists. The Clinical Director (CD) serves in senior leadership and contributes to setting the organization’s strategic direction and clinical priorities. The CD also establishes and supports the professional, clinical and ethical values and standards to which all clinical staff are expected to adhere. The CD promotes quality and safety of care and fosters a culture of open and continuous improvement.

NCC is a completely independent, women-founded and led, family-friendly, warm and welcoming workplace. We are a nonprofit, community mental health center providing counseling and psycho-educational workshops to anyone, regardless of financial resources, faith, sexual orientation or identity, or background. Rooted in social justice, NCC believes everyone has a right to quality health care. NCC is committed to this mission and making it visible in daily operations.

Classification: Full-time, 40 hours/week; Exempt
Compensation: $72,000-75,000 DOE; Generous benefits valued at $21K ($15K pre-tax) including paid vacation, sick, holidays; 403(b) retirement with employer contribution; 100% employer paid medical and dental coverage, and disability insurance; paid license; clinical supervision; mental health and education benefit.
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Northeast Portland, Oregon
Closing Date: April 5, 2021; apply earlier for best consideration

Training and Qualifications:

• Valid Oregon mental health license
• Minimum of six years mental health licensure
• Minimum of eight years providing mental health therapy
• Minimum of three years supervising and managing staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise a staff of eleven therapists
• Leadership team participation, representing clinical staff in organizational and strategic planning
• Assist investigation, outreach, partnerships and transitions needed in evolving health care environment
• Serve as lead communicator and public representative for organization in clinical matters
• Maintain 8-10 hours of direct counseling per week and offer early evening hours two days a week
• Oversee maintenance of clinical records and HIPAA compliance
• Oversee process for new and existing insurance panels and third-party payers
• Ensure emergency clinical coverage
• Respond to and manage daily clinical issues
• Coordinate client intake and referral process
• Lead interviewing, selection, training and supervision of clinical staff and interns

During the COVID pandemic, some work is done remotely.

See a full job description at nwcounseling.org/job-openings

Please submit cover letter and resume by April 5 to:
Clinical Director Search
[email protected]