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KIDS Center is adding a Therapy Program Manager to lead our therapy program, which provides clinical mental health services for children and families impacted by abuse and trauma.

This role combines program leadership, clinical supervision, direct client care, and oversight of day-to-day program operations. The Therapy Program Manager leads and supports our team of therapists, helps guide the continued development of the program, and works closely with the Evaluation Team and multidisciplinary community partners to provide coordinated mental health services for children and families.

The position also maintains an adjusted therapy caseload and plays an important role in supporting clinical quality, client access, program outcomes, documentation, regulatory compliance, professional development of our therapy team, and the continued growth of mental health services at KIDS Center.

We are looking for an experienced clinician and supervisor who enjoys providing direct services, developing others, building strong programs, and working collaboratively across teams and disciplines.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise members of the Therapy team, including onboarding, coaching, goal setting, professional development, and performance support.

• Maintain a client caseload with a portion of your time to provide evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy to children, adolescents, and caregivers.

• Provide clinical consultation and, when qualifications allow, clinical supervision to therapists, associates, and interns.

• Oversee daily program operations, including referrals, intake, waitlist management, case assignments, scheduling, and client access.

• Monitor caseloads, schedules, and team capacity to help ensure therapy services are available when children and families need them.

• Establish and track program goals related to clients served, services provided, outcomes, documentation, and overall program performance.

• Lead ongoing compliance with Oregon Health Authority Certificate of Approval requirements, including documentation, chart review, audits, and quality improvement activities.

• Coordinate insurance credentialing and recredentialing for eligible mental health providers and collaborate with billing, finance, and administrative partners.

• Track and provide program data for internal planning, grant reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

• Represent the Therapy program in multidisciplinary team meetings and maintain strong relationships with external partners.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Master’s degree in social work.

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Licensed Counselor.

• Oregon Board-approved clinical supervisor status, or eligibility and willingness to obtain approved supervisor status.

• Experience supervising employees and supporting staff growth, development, and performance.

• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, trauma, abuse, or related populations.

• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to provide thoughtful guidance and consultation to others.

• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to balance clinical care, staff supervision, program operations, documentation, and compliance responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing clinical supervision to therapists, associates, or interns.

• Experience in a Child Advocacy Center, nonprofit organization, community mental health program, or similar setting.

• Training or experience in TF-CBT, EMDR, PCIT, or other evidence-based treatment approaches appropriate for working with children who have experienced trauma.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Familiarity with Oregon Health Authority behavioral health requirements and Certificate of Approval processes.

• Experience with behavioral health insurance credentialing or payer requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Location: Bend, OR | On-site work at KIDS Center

Classification: Full-time | Hourly | Non-exempt Schedule: KIDS Center Hours of Operations are Monday – Friday 8-5

Compensation: $90,000 – $105,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience

Relocation Assistance: A relocation stipend is available for eligible candidates

Benefits: KIDS Center is committed to supporting the well-being of our team, so employees can do this important work in a sustainable way. We offer:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 50% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for dependents

• 23 days of PTO to start, in addition to 10 paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• A culture that values learning, wellness, and professional growth

Living in Central Oregon

Located where the Cascade Mountains meet Oregon’s high desert, Central Oregon is known for its natural beauty, abundant sunshine, distinct seasons, and year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The Deschutes River flows through Bend, offering easy access to trails, paddling, floating, and other outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain biking, climbing, skiing, and fishing are all nearby. Bend also offers excellent restaurants and breweries, a vibrant downtown, arts and music, community events, and highly regarded schools.

KIDS Center employees live throughout the region. Redmond, approximately 20 minutes north of Bend, offers a growing downtown, convenient access to nature, and additional housing options. Sisters and La Pine provide smaller-town and more rural settings within commuting distance of Bend.

Central Oregon is a convenient launching point for exploring the Pacific Northwest and West Coast. Bend is approximately three hours from Portland, two and a half hours from Eugene, and three and a half hours from the Oregon Coast. Seattle is approximately six and a half hours away by car, and San Francisco is about eight hours away. Redmond Municipal Airport, approximately 20 minutes from KIDS Center, offers convenient nonstop flights to many major West Coast cities and other regional destinations.

To Apply

If your qualifications, experience, and goals align with this position, please send a resume and letter of interest to hrinfo@kidscenter.org. For priority consideration, please submit your application by September 15th. The position will remain open until filled.

Our Mission

We lead our region’s response to child abuse.

About Our Services

KIDS Center is the only Children’s Advocacy Center serving Central Oregon. We provide comprehensive, child-centered services for children and families affected by abuse, including medical evaluations, forensic interviews, family advocacy, and mental health treatment. All services are provided at no cost to families.

Children are referred to KIDS Center by law enforcement, Child Welfare, medical providers, and licensed mental health professionals. Families may also access advocacy and mental health services without participating in an evaluation.

In addition to direct services, KIDS Center provides prevention education and community training on child development, healthy boundaries, sexual abuse prevention, internet safety, and other topics that help adults and communities better protect children.