Behavioral Health Operations Manager

Benton County is seeking a Behavioral Health Operations Manager to join our team.

Under the general direction of the Behavioral Health Division Director, the Behavioral Health Operations Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day operational functions across Behavioral Health programs. This position ensures effective operational processes, regulatory compliance, the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance and performance improvement activities that support high-quality, accessible behavioral health services. The Behavioral Health Operations Manager provides direct supervision of supervisory, professional, and administrative staff.

The role focuses on translating Division priorities into effective operational practices, supporting cross-program coordination, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in alignment with Departmental and County goals.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to area of assignment; and
• 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in area of assignment, including 2 years of managerial or supervisor experience.
• Note:
  
  Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees.

• Driver's License:
  Valid Oregon Driver’s License. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Damien Sands, Behavioral Health Division Director

damiensands.bentoncountyor.gov

Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
  • In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)!
  • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3.0% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
  • Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• A free award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

• Behavioral Health Operations Manager: $80,012.61 - $

• This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

Salary Placement Your application will be used to determine salary placement based on a pay equity assessment. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information, please click on the link Oregon Pay Equity Law for more details.

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Living and working in the heart of the Willamette Valley offers unparalleled access to the great outdoors. The courthouse is located less than a mile from the Willamette River with excellent fishing and recreational activities. The beautiful Oregon coast is just over an hour away and has plenty of options for fantastic day trips to the beach, surfing, and hiking. You will also have easy access to the Coastal and Cascade mountain ranges for hiking, backpacking, and famous mountain biking trails.

In the winter, several ski resorts are available to enjoy your weekends year-round.