Portland Street Response Community Health Supervisor – Operations (QMHA/QMHP)

About the role

Portland Street Response (PSR) is a compassionate, trauma‑informed first response agency dispatched by the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) to address mental and behavioral health crises, as well as non‑emergency situations involving vulnerable populations. Program values: strive to uplift the dignity and worth of all Portlanders, particularly those who have been historically marginalized and criminalized, by ensuring timely and professional person‑centered first response; ensure the best possible outcomes for clients by working collaboratively with community partners and traditional first responders; operate from a framework of Trauma‑Informed Care recognizing that adverse life experiences create barriers to care; respond to complex care needs of individuals experiencing low‑acuity crises to enable Police and Fire resources to attend to life‑saving and crime‑related calls.

Position Summary: Under general direction of their manager, the Community Health Supervisor – Operations (QMHA/QMHP) is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of Portland Street Response and supervision of members working in the field. This includes facilitation of