Behavioral Health Division Director

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment.  At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. 

Multnomah County Health Department is seeking a dynamic and experienced Behavioral Health Division Director (Mental Health Director) to lead one of the county’s largest and most complex divisions, dedicated to ensuring equitable, high-quality, equity-based behavioral health services for our community.

As a senior-level executive and Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) administrator, this position provides strategic leadership for county-wide behavioral health and addiction services, overseeing clinical care, policy direction, fiscal management, workforce development, and system transformation.

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  Executive Leadership — Lead and inspire a division of 300+ staff across multiple behavioral health service areas, driving strategic planning, policy development, resource allocation, and operational excellence.

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  Planning & Program Development — Assess community needs, develop comprehensive service plans, and oversee new program initiatives from concept to implementation.

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  Program Management — Direct services and ensure County representation on relevant state and regional committees. Oversee contracts, performance measures, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

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  Daily Operations — Ensure smooth daily functioning of division services, including budget management, staffing oversight, and response to operational challenges.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. 

This position leads the following key units:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates/interviews

• Background, reference, and education checks

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Type of Position: This salaried position is not eligible for overtime.

Type: Not-Represented Management

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, some weekends and evenings

Location: Gladys McCoy Building @ 619 NW 6th Ave Portland, OR 97209  

This position is eligible for Hybrid telework.

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.