Clinical Director
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on10333, Southeast Main Street, Hazelwood, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97216, United States
About the Role
The Clinical Director serves as a senior leader providing clinical and operational oversight for Fora's Outpatient and Residential programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the daily patient experience aligns with trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices while fulfilling the organization's mission. The Clinical Director partners closely with the Director and Executive teams to analyze data outcomes, driving the expansion of services and cementing positive organizational change.
At the heart of this position is the implementation of a Model of Care that reflects Fora's clinical intent: achieving recovery and personal growth for patients. The Director champions quality services for the adult population struggling with substance use disorders, mental health symptoms, and systemic trauma, with a special interest in the needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and from diverse backgrounds. By bridging administrative goals with clinical delivery, the role ensures a consistent, professional, and safe therapeutic environment for both patients and staff.
Our Mission and Culture
Fora is dedicated to providing quality services that foster healing from substance use disorders. The organization values honesty, empathy, respect, inclusion, and unity. The Clinical Director is expected to cultivate an inclusive environment where all staff are valued as contributors to the treatment process. The goal is to create a community of healing where staff and patients together develop the skills and resources necessary to maintain a trauma-informed milieu. This role requires a leader who can inspire teams to achieve program expansion and quality improvement while maintaining a deep understanding of both clinical and operational operations.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will be expected to verify sobriety per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) standards and successfully complete a DHS Background Check, drug test, and Tuberculin test. The position requires on-call availability for emergency situations and crisis intervention, including participation in an after-hours leadership rotation.
Equal Opportunity
Fora is an equal opportunity employer committed to building collaborative leadership teams that support the organization's mission and values. We strive to create an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals are treated with respect.
Work location
Work model: On-site
10333, Southeast Main Street, Hazelwood, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97216, United States
Portland, Oregon
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide clinical and operational leadership for outpatient and residential programs
- check_circleEnsure regulatory compliance with OARS, CARF, and NARR standards
- check_circleManage clinical budgets and oversee revenue cycle including counselor coding and documentation
- check_circleLead change management processes to improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiency
- check_circleMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentation systems across the agency
- check_circleParticipate in accreditation site reviews and develop quality improvement plans
- check_circleCoordinate with internal teams and external community partners to enhance patient access
- check_circleOversee daily program functions including staffing, resource allocation, and workflow optimization
- check_circleImplement trauma-informed care models and evidence-based practices for patient treatment
Requirements
- verifiedMaster's degree in a behavioral-health related field
- verifiedCurrent QMHP certificate or Licensure such as LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred
- verified3 to 5 years experience at the managerial or senior leadership level in a co-occurring behavioral health setting
- verifiedCADC II or higher preferred
- verifiedProficient in Microsoft Office applications
- verifiedVerification of Sobriety per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) standards
- verifiedDHS Background Check Approval or alternate Criminal History Check agency approval
- verifiedSuccessful completion of Drug Test upon hire
- verifiedDocumentation of Tuberculin test and/or evaluation with negative results or evidence of non-communicability
Nice to Have
Current QMHP certificate or Licensure such as LCSW, LPC or LMFT. CADC II or higher.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office, QMHP, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Cadc Ii, Oars, Carf, Narr, Trauma-Informed Care.
Education: Master's degree in a behavioral-health related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Clinical Director at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery
What does a Clinical Director at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Clinical Director at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery will provide clinical and operational leadership for outpatient and residential programs; ensure regulatory compliance with oars, carf, and narr standards; manage clinical budgets and oversee revenue cycle including counselor coding and documentation; and lead change management processes to improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.
What are the requirements for this Clinical Director role?expand_more
To qualify for the Clinical Director at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery position, applicants should have: Master's degree in a behavioral-health related field; Current QMHP certificate or Licensure such as LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred; 3 to 5 years experience at the managerial or senior leadership level in a co-occurring behavioral health setting; CADC II or higher preferred; Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; and Verification of Sobriety per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) standards.
Where is the Clinical Director role at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery located?expand_more
Clinical Director at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery is based in 10333, Southeast Main Street, Hazelwood, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97216, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Fora Health Treatment & Recovery has listed this Clinical Director role as on-site.
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Clinical Director at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery typically requires 3–5 years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Clinical Director at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery include Microsoft Office; QMHP; LCSW; LPC; LMFT; Cadc Ii; Oars; and Carf.
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Educational requirements for this role: Master's degree in a behavioral-health related field required.
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Clinical Director at Fora Health Treatment & Recovery is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Fora Health Treatment & Recovery
Fora Health Treatment & Recovery, formerly De Paul Treatment Centers, is a nonprofit organization based in Portland dedicated to mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. Building on nearly fifty years of operational history, the entity delivers individualized care plans to support individuals and families navigating recovery. The organization serves men, women, youth, and families across the region, offering a comprehensive continuum of services. These offerings include medical detoxification, residential programs, day treatment, outpatient care, peer recovery mentoring, family therapy, and specialized treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders.
Fora Health employs comprehensive, culturally appropriate, and evidence-based practices designed to help clients stabilize, reconnect, and heal. The organization approaches addiction as a complex, chronic, and treatable disease, operating on the belief that every individual possesses the innate capacity for recovery. Programs are nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The entity continues to deepen partnerships and engage the public through education and advocacy, maintaining a commitment to exceptional and comprehensive care for all affected by substance use disorders.
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