Clinical Care Coordinator

About the Position:

This position, also known as the Clinical Team Lead, coordinates all aspects of behavioral health treatment for approximately 7-10 foster youth. Youth present in our program with a range of behavioral and mental health needs.  While in the program, youth live with specially trained therapeutic foster parents and receive high levels of behavioral health care. The Team Lead acts as the primary clinician to coordinate the youth’s clinical team, which consists of a skills trainer, individual therapist, family therapist, and the therapeutic foster parent. The Team Lead provides direct support and coaching to the foster parent to ensure that interventions in the home align with the youth’s needs and model fidelity.  We address the needs of the whole child and work with a variety of partners to ensure long-term stability. 

Full-time position

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Salary Package comprised of:

  • Starting Salary: $69,500- $77, 875 per year depending on education, experience, and/or bilingual capabilities.
  • Bonus structure in place for on-call duties and caseload/billing incentive.  
  • 6-month review: performance-based increase up to 3%
  • Excellent benefits package
Job Duties:
  • Lead a team of individual and family counselors and skills trainers. 
  • Oversee all aspects of each child’s clinical program placement, making clinical decisions that align with model fidelity while also considering adaptations where needed, to align with youth’s identities and unique needs. 
  • Provide essential daily support to OCP’s therapeutic foster parents. Position includes on-call responsibilities by phone, with occasional in-person response outside of regular business hours. On call rotation possibilities available.  
  • Coordinate with schools, probation departments, mental health agencies, child welfare, CCO’s, culturally specific programs and other community partners. 
  • Facilitate weekly meetings including those with foster parents and respective clinical team. 
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable state, county and other regulations, record-keeping and case documentation. 
Job Requirements:  
  • Must qualify as a QMHP in Oregon.  Graduates from master’s programs in the fields of Social Work, Family Therapy, Counseling, Behavioral Science or related field are encouraged to apply. 
  • Proficient in MS Office. Comfortable learning Electronic Health Records, and other agency web-based platforms. 
  • Comfortable with discussing personal and professional growth including areas of cultural humility 
  • Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle. 

DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ACTIVELY
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for positions if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.  OCP actively encourages submissions from people of color and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that person may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. 

Our ideal candidate: 
  • Experience working with youth and families  
  • Experience with a behavioral approach to treatment. 
  • Experience with out of home care and/or in-home service models. 
  • Promotes a positive work environment and works well as part of a treatment team. 
  • Self-directed and resourceful. 
  • Committed to promoting Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all youth 
  • Possesses a growth mindset and openness to learning new strategies. 
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to have courageous conversations.  

OCP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  

What we offer: 
  • Friendly team atmosphere, flexibility, and appreciation for having a life outside of work.  
  • We model and promote communication that fosters connection, respect and honoring each other’s strengths and differences.   
  • An opportunity to change the lives of young people and their families. 
  • A commitment to rectifying social inequities placed on LGBTQIA+ youth. 
  • Competitive benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance, including prescription, vision and alternative care coverage. Dental (90% employer paid), life insurance. 
  • Paid time off: 32 paid holiday and vacation days, separate accrual for sick time. 
  • Employer retirement matching contributions  
  • Base compensation: $69,500- $77, 875 per year depending on education, experience, and/or bilingual capabilities.    
  • Eligible for compensation increase at 6 months.  
  • Bonus structure in place for on-call duties and caseload/billing incentive.
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