COD Treatment Program Manager, Behavioral Health Manager 1 (Portland)

Oregon Department of Human Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 7,700 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS benefits

Oregon Saving Growth Plan retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections seeks a Behavior Health Manager 1 to oversee the COD treatment program at Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland. Lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure policy compliance, and deliver treatment services to adults in custody with co-occurring disorders.

Position requires clinical licensure or QMHA credentials; supervisory experience; and CADC-II/III credentials with MHACBO oversight. Eligible for PERS and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Possession of a clinical license or certificate of mental health and addiction treatment AND two years of supervision/management experience.
• Or a master’s degree in a related field AND one year of lead work supervising mental health services including assessment/diagnosis.
• Credentialed as a QMHA or eligible for QMHA credentialing with MHACBO and CADC-II/III requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee COD treatment program operations in a minimum custody facility.
• Develop policies, procedures, and program management practices.
• Supervise addiction treatment counseling staff and direct care to adults in custody with co-occurring disorders.
• Evaluate program quality, ensure clinical practice integrity, and track program data.
• Provide direct client care including assessment, counseling, and group facilitation.

Skills

Clinical license

Mental health treatment

Supervision experience

Program development

Policy development

Education

Master’s degree in related field

QMHA credential MHACBO

CADC-II or CADC-III with MHACBO

3+ years relevant work experience

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/07/2026

Application Deadline: 10/18/2026

Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $7,773 - $12,021

Position Type: Employee Position

Position Title: COD Treatment Program Manager, Behavioral Health Manager 1 (Portland)

COD Treatment Program Manager, Behavioral Health Manager 1 (Portland)

Columbia River Correctional Institution – Portland, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

This exciting employment opportunity exists within the Columbia River Correctional Institution located in Portland, Oregon. Behavioral Health Services has a multidisciplinary team that works hard to bring innovative and creative experiences to the clients in their care, and to provide compassionate and individualized treatment.

About the Job – Your Role

As our Behavior Health Manager 1, you will oversee the operations of a co-occurring disorders (COD) treatment program in our minimum custody facility including program implementation, development of policy and procedures, program management, staff meetings, individual and group supervisory sessions, ongoing staff training, multidisciplinary teamwork, and delivery of treatment services.

You will supervise addiction treatment counseling staff and the provision of care to adults in custody (AICs) who have a co-occurring mental health disorder and substance use disorder.

In addition, you will evaluate the quality of program and treatment services, maintain integrity of departmental clinical practices, maintain compliance with statutes, rules and regulations, develop work procedures, establish work schedules, monitor work performance, and track program data.

You will also be responsible for direct provision of care to clients, including comprehensive assessment, individualized counseling, and group facilitation.

The BHS Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Program Manager has contact with all levels of institution staff, as well as other agencies, individuals and groups that interface with the ODOC.

This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a clinical license or certificate of mental health and addiction treatment AND two years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience. OR A master’s degree in a related field AND one year of lead work or supervising mental health services that include mental health assessment and diagnosis.

Additional Special Requirements

Credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) with the Mental Health and Additions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), or are able to be credentialed as a QMHA (criteria listed below):

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field
• OR A combination of at least 3 years of relevant work, education, training, or experience
• AND Demonstrate the competency necessary to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment, treatment, and service terminology, and apply these concepts; provide psychosocial skills development; implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care; and provide behavior management and case management duties
• AND Credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 (CADC-II) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 3 (CADC-III) with MHACBO

AND Two (2) years listed from the minimum qualification above must be in supervision and management of an addictions or mental health program section, or unit which includes:

• staff supervision
• development of program rules and policies
• development of long- and short-range goals and plans

OR A master’s degree in a behavioral health field AND 1 year of lead work supervising addiction or mental health treatment services, including assessment and diagnosis.

AND Demonstrates the competency to oversee and evaluate substance use disorder treatment services provided by a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (CADC-I), and a Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist.

This position requires knowledge in evidence-based treatment interventions for AICs with substance use disorders and mental health disorders, an understanding of trauma-informed practices, the ability to supervise the treatment of AICs in the carceral setting, and significant administrative skills.

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of the chronic disease approach to substance use disorder treatment
• Experience working with justice-system-involved clients or mandated populations
• Experience with monitoring and engaging programmatic quality assurance or quality improvement processes for compliance standards and outcome improvement
• Ability to utilize electronic health record systems with a high comfort-level training others in the effective usage of these systems
• Commitment to collaborative approaches to care with familiarity navigating interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team dynamics
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

Benefits

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities.

The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging.

We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody.

Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)

The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. 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.

Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

Eligibility & Additional Information

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.