Post Commitment Trial Visit Services Supervisor - Work Out of Class, Behavioral Health Division

This is an internal job posting. Only former Multnomah County employees on an active recall list may apply for this opportunity through this site.

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$94,806.97 - $142,209.24 Annual

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 23, 2026

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

**This position requires a current QMHP-C, and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PhD,etc). Please review the Required Minimum Qualifications for more information.**

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Post Commitment Trial Visit Services Supervisor - WOC to lead our Post Commitment Services Program team within the Behavioral Health Division. In this vital role, you will provide administrative and clinical supervision to a team of county staff responsible for evaluating whether civilly committed individuals continue to meet statutory criteria and are receiving appropriate treatment and discharge planning services. As supervisor, you will oversee program operations, quality assurance, staff hiring, and professional development, while serving as a key liaison to community partners, providers, and legal systems. We invite passionate leaders committed to advancing equity, leading continuous quality improvement, and supporting adults within Safety Net Services to join our team.

As the Post Commitment Trial Visit Services Supervisor- WOC, other duties will include:

Administrative and Clinical Supervision

• Provides trauma and equity informed administrative and clinical supervision for the commitment monitoring services work unit, including personnel decisions, program development, and quality assurance functions to ensure compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORSs) specific to the monitoring of committed adults, unit, Division and County policies.
• Participate in initial and ongoing assessment of resources.
• Provide technical assistance to providers and other professionals involved in providing services for care coordinated clients and community members.
• Support staff in culturally specific positions, Black, Indigenous and other staff of color, and LGBTQIA2S+ staff through consultation, training (internal and external), and independent learning equity oriented, growth promoting projects.

Program Liaison and Provider/System Relations

• Serve as subject matter expert with regard to programs, Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORSs) relevant to the work.
• Act as program liaison to community and providers.
• Attend meetings and provide education as needed to community, provider partners, families and advocates.
• Maintain notes from meetings to present to leadership as requested and highlight significant issues with program and/or systems impact.
• Report critical incidents and other important information to program leadership and offer recommendations for improvement.

Program/Team Development and Professional Development

• Coordinate, facilitate and/or participate in meetings, training and program development activities that promote quality improvement and standardization of practice.
• Support staff morale through connection, relationship building, shared decision making, back up coverage and develop recommendations for improvements to present to leadership, such as funding or staffing needs.
• Leverage available resources to maintain and improve the program.
• Identify and apply effective and efficient systems to support quality and timely work products.
• Participate in supervision with the assigned manager by identifying professional goals and needs; provide ongoing coaching and mentoring of staff for development and improvement.
• Address performance concerns and questions in a respectful and open manner, to bring about stronger performance and understanding of position requirements.
• Collaborate with Health Human Resources for situations that do not resolve or need higher level attention and action.
• Participate in the performance evaluation process through self-assessment and feedback. Attend and participate in team, unit, Division and County meetings as assigned.

Program Compliance

• Monitor program compliance through chart reviews, supervision meetings with staff, and administrative meetings.
• Manage data collection related to the program, develop reports for programmatic monitoring and development, and assess quality and utilization.
• Facilitate and guide equity discussion and goals on equity topics, such as leading with race, to improve programming, access and opportunities for Black, Indigenous and other People of Color served by the program and unit.
• Lead and participate in continuous quality improvement by identifying patterns, critical incidents, training needs and system gaps, leveraging CQI tools.
• Participate in audits, program/unit review, policy review and development processes.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

Education/Certification: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the mental health field with major coursework in social science, or a related field demonstrating the capacity for the required knowledge and skills to meet provider Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C) credentialing requirements as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) - more information can be found at MHACBO website. See qualified degrees listed below:

• Master degree in psychology.
• Master degree in social work.
• Master degree in a behavioral science field.

Experience/Certification: Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Clinical supervisors/managers in mental health programs shall meet QMHP-C requirements and have completed two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting.

Other:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, an active and valid certification as an Involuntary Investigator from the Oregon Health Authority (required).
• This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates.

• Certification/Licensure - LCSW, LPC, or Clinical Psychologist
• Leadership experience in the court and legal systems.
• Leads with race through actions and advocacy with internal programs, with community partners and across departments throughout the county.
• Demonstrate the ability to flex style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
• Respect and appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of challenges and barriers faced by those with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and the systems they encounter in Residential Services, Adult Protective Services and Crisis Services.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
• High degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION REQUIRED:

The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Complete an online application.
2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
3. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following (Required):

• Demonstrate supervisory and/or leadership experience providing trauma- and equity-informed supervision/leadership to mental health professionals (such as QMHPs); And
• How you meet the qualifications for this position; And

3. Attach a copy of your (Required):

• Oregon QMHP-C Certification; and/or licensed Board of Oregon (LPC, LCSW, PhD, etc)

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Background, reference, and education checks

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This non-represented position is not eligible for overtime

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Andrea Archuleta

Email:

andrea.j.archuleta@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 9887472 x87472 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

9723 - Behavioral Health Supervisor