At New Narrative, we believe mental health care is community care. As a nonprofit organization, we partner with individuals to promote healing, housing stability, and long-term wellness through compassionate, equitable support.
If you're passionate about community impact, we invite you to join our team.
Shift:Mon-Fri 9 am to 6 pm
QMHP candidatescompensation starting at $80,000. Years of experience is considered in final salary offers.
Purpose:
The Compass Rose Program Manager provides oversight to the Compass Rose Transition-Aged Youth Supportive Living Program (TAY-SLP), a supportive housing program contracted through the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division. Compass Rose TAY-SLPprovides both clinical services through Medicaid and wraparound supports throughDHS contractto participatingyouth ages18-21 who are aging out of the foster care system. Program Manager has responsibilities for managing relationships and collaboration across the interdisciplinary Compass Rose team as well as with external stakeholders. Program Manager will directly supervise clinical team members, including Mental Health Clinicians, Clinical Case Managers, and Direct Support Specialists, and will collaborate with the Senior Program Manager for Peers in Team-Based Care on the supervision of Peer Support Mentors.
Program Manager is responsible for extensivedocumentation,includingmonthly reporting,reauthorization,and other regularly occurring events.Program Managerposition coordinates referrals, screenings, andtimelyreporting for thecontract unitbillingwith Department of Human Services, Child Welfare division and ensures that program maintains compliance in meeting contract requirements.
Demonstrates strong leadership.Educates, facilitates and embeds a loyalist team approach and values across Compass Roseprogramming. Supports staff in embracing feedback informedtreatmentmodalities and embedding a culture of feedback in theirday-to-dayactivities to drive the participant voice at the forefront of service delivery
Acts as liaison withinCompass Roseteam and with stakeholders, including DHS contract and referral contacts, to facilitate effective collaboration, care coordination, and partnerships.
Initiates recruiting, hiring, training, and discipline of direct reports. Conducts timely employee performance reviews, provides on-going performance improvement feedback and coaching through documented supervision for all direct reports.
Primary point of contact for site-related issues and needs, such as maintenance, cleaning, etc. as needed to ensure facilities remain clean, functional, and cared for.
Responsible for site safety needs, including but not limited to, ensuring quarterly inspections are completed, emergency plans/binders are updated, and safety drills are practiced.
Directs and participates in the development, interpretation, evaluation, and recommendation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for the effective operations ofCompassRoseprogramming.
Utilization and ProgramReviews
Other General Expectations:
Feedback orientated:Demonstrates, engages and promotes regular forms of feedback from program participants, New Narrative staff, and colleagues
Education/Certificates/Licenses/Registration:
Qualified Mental Health Providerwith a Masters Degree in social work or related field, licensure preferred. CADC Credentials are preferred.QMHP level applicants will be compensated at ahigherrateto accommodateeducation and experience.
Experience/Qualifications:
Applicant musthave a firm understanding ofunique developmental needs of young adultsages18-21and should have experience providing services to and supervising those who provide services to youth and young adults involved in the foster care system. Applicant must have a minimum of one-year supervisory experience and ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills in a team-based care environment. Applicant should have experience/training with principles of trauma-informed care,experience working with individuals experiencingsevere and persistent mental illnessandco-occurring substance use disorders,and knowledge/understanding of psychiatric medications and their use. Applicantshould have a strong grounding in crisis intervention, harm reduction, and risk management frameworks/skills.
Extensive mental activities required.Examples include but not limited to the use of educated judgment, communicate thought clearly, maintain calm demeanor in crisis situations, be an empathetic and effective listener, and flexible analytical and interpreting skills.Ability to motivate others, lead with integrity and by example,and remain consistently enthusiastic.Creativity and flexibility in problem solving. Consistent collaboration with other staff and outside partners. Strong organizational skills.
Compass Roseoperations are an essential part of New Narrative, Inc. mission driven care andoverall continuum of service and supports.As a member of theCompass Rose team, the Program Managerwill help toensurebest practices, positiveoutcomes, and quality of servicesin a pioneering program providing integrative supportive housing.
All of our job openings are located in Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding metro areas.