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 Title:

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

Job Description:

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 to be eligible for this position:

Credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) with the Mental Health and Addictions 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: a) staff supervision, b) development of program rules and policies, and c) 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.

 

Please upload a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and how you meet the desired attributes and qualifications for this position.  

 

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

 

 

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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Working Conditions

This position performs work inside an adult prison, has contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff, is exposed to AICs that may become physically and/or verbally abusive; and require vigilance and awareness.

 

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.

 

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• 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 Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

 

Requirements for Employment

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. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

 

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. 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.

 

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

 

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. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. 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.

 

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, [email protected]

Reference Number: Req-207901

 

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• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
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