Senior Program Manager – Secure Residential Treatment

Cascadia Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Dental Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short-Term Disability

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Cascadia Health is seeking a Program Manager III for a Secure Residential Treatment program in SE Portland, OR. The role leads clinical and administrative operations, ensuring quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

Strong leadership, crisis management, and trauma-informed care are essential. The position requires a Bachelor’s in a behavioral science field or equivalent experience, plus QMHA credentialing exposure and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or three years direct service experience.
• Competency to become QMHA per Oregon OARs; certification kept current.
• MHACBO compliance and credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned residential program to ensure high-quality clinical services.
• Monitor and improve program effectiveness while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and train staff, manage staffing and performance reviews.
• Lead crisis leadership, coordinate trauma-informed interventions, ensure a safe environment.
• Ensure licensing compliance, inspections readiness, and facility upkeep.
• Oversee budgeting, expenses, and fiscal policy adherence.
• Process referrals, screenings, and client move-ins with community partners.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and adherence to policies.
• Support provision of therapeutic services and staff productivity.

Skills

Clinical experience

Supervisory experience

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or QMHA pathway

QMHA credentialing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Documentation skills

Job description

Cascadia Health is seeking a Program Manager III for a Secure Residential Treatment program in SE Portland, OR. The role leads clinical and administrative operations, ensuring quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

Strong leadership, crisis management, and trauma-informed care are essential. The position requires a Bachelor’s in a behavioral science field or equivalent experience, plus QMHA credentialing exposure and supervisory experience.