Clinical Supervisor

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Multnomah County in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Clinical Supervisor and Project Manager within the Preschool & Early Learning Division. You will lead advanced mental health consultation initiatives, supervise interns, oversee contracts, and ensure program fidelity across PFA initiatives.

Hybrid telework is available for residents in Oregon or Washington. The role requires a Master's in behavioral health, 3 years IECMH experience, and 2 years of licensed clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the provision of infant/early childhood mental health services.
• Two (2) years licensed clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle from inception through completion.
• Monitor project performance and manage cross-functional communications.
• Lead intern placements and clinical workflows from planning to execution.
• Develop detailed project plans with milestones and deliverables.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and clinical consultation to teams.
• Ensure schedule adherence, budget compliance, and program fidelity.
• Coordinate field observations and coaching at preschool sites.
• Prepare operations reports and data-driven analyses for leadership.
• Represent Multnomah County on committees and with community partners.
• Manage contracts, governance, and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Clinical supervision

Budget management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Tools

Google applications

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Details

Pay Range: $46.63 - $57.34 Hourly

Job Type: Regular

Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date: October 06, 2026

Location: 464 SE 185th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233

Schedule: Monday - Friday Teleworking: At this time, this position can be designated as hybrid telework. This designation of telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees who telework must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

The Opportunity: Overview

Multnomah County voters chose to invest in culturally responsive, inclusive, joyous early learning opportunities for all 3 and 4 year-old children. This investment will transform and impact educational experiences for young children and their families and we want you to help make it a success!

As a Clinical Supervisor in the Preschool & Early Learning Division in the Department of County Human Services (DCHS), you will actively champion racial justice and equity within early childhood programs and systems at Multnomah County and in the community. You will serve as an advanced-level Project Manager leading early childhood mental health consultation initiatives, contractor oversight, and clinical supervision for Preschool For All (PFA) interns. Positions in this job profile lead projects and program operations from inception to completion—including planning, procuring, executing, and managing people, resources, and scope. Working closely with Early Childhood Mental Health Services leadership and the Preschool and Early Learning Division(PEL) staff, you will ensure contract fidelity, manage project schedules and budgets, lead field operations, and address stakeholder and partner needs across early childhood education systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, from inception through successful completion. Responsibilities include strategic project planning, partnership cultivation, establishing critical path timelines, and rigorous oversight of task execution.
• Act as the primary lead for monitoring project performance against objectives, facilitating cross-functional communication and stakeholder engagement, managing resource allocation, and ensuring strict adherence to project scope, budget, and deliverables.
• Lead the project lifecycle for student intern placements and clinical workflows, from initial planning and scope definition to execution and monitoring.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, establish clear milestones and deliverables, and maintain rigorous scheduling to ensure program objectives are met.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and clinical consultation to the team.
• Lead performance management, conduct regular reflective supervision, and ensure adherence to clinical hour requirements.
• Prioritize, assign, and review intern work to align with program goals, while proactively managing performance and supporting professional skill development.
• Conduct on-site field observations at PFA preschool sites to provide targeted coaching, clinical guidance, and strategic goal setting.
• Evaluate program operations and activities, recommending structural improvements and policy modifications to enhance service delivery and programmatic compliance.
• Architect and revise work processes, service delivery strategies, and training frameworks.
• Build targeted strategies for prevention and treatment services, ensuring all initiatives are grounded in evidence-based practices.
• Proactively identify project and placement risks, developing and implementing contingency plans.
• Create and maintain robust project documentation to ensure transparency and continuity.
• Analyze federal, state, and local regulations to ensure strict programmatic compliance.
• Prepare operational reports and data-driven analyses to inform leadership of project status and resource needs.
• Serve as a primary representative on committees, interagency task forces, and community outreach initiatives.
• Manage sensitive inquiries, investigate complaints, and provide expert guidance to partners, stakeholders, and the public, facilitating consensus and resolving complex operational challenges.
• Provide strategic oversight for early childhood mental health service contracts, driving partner collaboration through structured governance and routine performance alignment meetings.
• Direct project budget administration by tracking, analyzing, and forecasting operating expenses to guarantee strict compliance with contract terms and resource allocation models.
• Lead cross-functional program execution and service delivery monitoring across community partners, auditing service agreements to enforce fidelity and support data-driven quality improvement.
• Evaluate service implementation against established early childhood mental health and PBIS frameworks (e.g., Pyramid Model, The Incredible Years, Circle of Security Parenting) to maintain high delivery standards.
• Synthesize operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive annual contract optimizations, operational efficiency, and programmatic enhancements.
• Partner with the PEL Inclusion Team and external stakeholders to facilitate strategic planning sessions, optimizing multi-tiered prevention workflows across initiatives.
• Analyze federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks to ensure operational compliance, benchmark industry best practices, and implement policy recommendations.
• Gather multi-stakeholder feedback to iteratively refine referral tracking systems, ensuring efficient care-coordination and consultation workflows for PFA children, families, educators, and partners.
• Key Knowledge & Experience: Advanced knowledge of best practices in early childhood education (0 - 5 years of age) and preschool quality, including instructional and inclusion practices for children with delays, disabilities, and other specific needs related to social and emotional learning and behavior.
• Advance knowledge of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education services and systems for children ages 0-5.
• Advanced knowledge of early childhood education settings (0 - 5 years of age), systems, and structures, including early childhood intervention.
• Advanced ability to identify and address personal biases.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in advancing racial justice, understanding how systems of oppression intersect, and applying an equity lens in policy and programming processes.
• Familiarity with best practices in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health and evidenced based models of care; skills in fidelity monitoring.
• Skills in clinical supervision, recruiting, hiring and team development, and managing conflict.
• Strong computer/technical skills including comfort with Google applications.
• Experience with program data collection and analysis including use of electronic databases.
• Ability to represent Multnomah County’s Preschool and Early Learning Division and Preschool For All and establish and maintain professional communication, exercise and maintain tact, discretion and judgement in stressful or political situations.
• Demonstrates openness to growth and change, social responsibility, and contributes to a trauma-informed work culture.
• Able to provide individually responsive, trauma informed care and hold each other and yourself accountable to respecting all individuals within PEL, our clients and our community stakeholders.

The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future regular, limited duration, full or part time, temporary, or on-call positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in the provision of infant/early childhood mental health services.
• Two (2) years licensed clinical experience

Required KSAs

• Clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience in mental/behavioural health or early childhood settings.
• Three years providing IECMH Consultation services.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Experience with grant funding and reporting.
• Infant/Toddler Mental Health Certificate and/or Infant Mental Health Endorsement.

*Transferable Skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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.

Accommodations

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. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Job Profile

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Benefits

Multnomah County offers a generous benefits package. For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit: https://multco.us/benefits/new-employee-benefits

Pay Equity

The county regularly reviews pay equity for our workforce. When setting pay we consider applicants’ education, experience, seniority, training, and tenure in relation to other employees performing a similar level of work.