About

• Description

About Willamette Family

• Willamette Family is a longstanding substance use treatment and behavioral healthcare provider that strives to support our community. Willamette Family is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), noting that we meet or exceed the national standards for excellence in behavioral healthcare.

Position Summary

• The Associate Director plays a pivotal leadership role in a residential treatment program serving women with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, as well as their dependent children. The Associate Director works closely with the Sr. Director to ensure delivery of trauma-informed, gender-responsive, family-centered care that promotes long-term recovery and stability. This position oversees daily operations, supervises the Cheshire leadership team and ensures regulatory compliance, and supports the implementation of evidence-based practices in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of residential treatment services, ensuring quality care, safety, and compliance with licensing/accreditation standards.
• Supervise and support program staff through recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Contribute to client care by supporting assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with families and community partners.
• Monitor program outcomes, maintain data tracking systems, and support continuous quality improvement.
• Build and maintain strong community partnerships
• Employment Type: Full time Employee (W-2), Salary Exempt
• Typical Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday 8AM- 5PM
• Compensation: Starting Salary between $85,000 - $94,000 / Annually depending on qualifications and experience

• Requirements

Education & Experience Needed for Associate Director of Women's Residential

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field (required).
• Licensed or license-eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent).
• CADC II or higher
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or residential services.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or program management experience, preferably in a women and children’s program.

WF Employment Requirements

• This role requires the Associate Director to be primarily available on-site; Must be located in the Eugene, OR area or be willing to commute.
• Background Check Approval from the Department of Human Services (Initiated post-offer)
• Pre-employment Drug Screening (including Cannabis/THC) (Initiated post-offer)
• Effective 03/28/2025- Willamette Family has a required 12 month waiting period before former clients can apply for employment. This policy is in place to ensure professional boundaries and avoid potential conflicts of interest. Your response will not impact your eligibility beyond this requirement, and all information will remain confidential.

Skills and Competencies Needed

• Strong clinical knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed care.
• Experience working with underserved, marginalized, and culturally diverse populations.
• Skilled in staff supervision, program operations, and crisis management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in electronic health records and case management systems.