About this opportunity
Reed Inc. lists this Director of Health and Counseling Center opportunity in portland, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Director oversees daily operations for the Health and Counseling Center’s (HCC) Medical and Counseling Services. In this dual role, the Director combines direct patient care with administrative and clinical leadership. The Director is also responsible for supervising staff, managing healthcare programs, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. The Director facilitates coordinated care, shared protocols, and aligned service delivery to support a holistic model of student health at the HCC. The Director contributes to HCC strategic planning, maintains a visible campus presence, and collaborates with campus partners to support student health and well‑being.
The position reports to the Associate Dean of Students for Health and Well‑being, and primarily works on campus, interfacing with students, student families, faculty, and staff.
Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance options for you and your dependents, 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, administrative half‑day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full‑time role with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch, however, availability for some after‑hours, weekend consultation, and crisis response is required.
The starting salary range for this position is $135,000–$145,000 . Candidates who hold an active MD or DO medical license and are qualified in family medicine or a comparable medical specialty may be eligible for additional skills‑based compensation of up to $10,000 . Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 12.
Who You Are
You foster an inclusive and welcoming healthcare environment , ensuring all students feel respected, supported, and able to access care
You provide exceptional clinical care, while balancing safety, accountability, and compliance with respect for student rights and human dignity
You demonstrate sound judgment and decisive leadership and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
You excel at managing complex operations , including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource allocation
You build strong relationships , serving as a trusted partner to students, families, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders
You champion an integrated approach to health and wellness , promoting collaboration between medical, counseling, and student support services
You ensure compliance and manage risk , maintaining adherence to healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices
You lead proactively in emergency preparedness and crisis response , actively contributing to multidisciplinary teams, public health response, and community partnerships
You use data, assessment, and continuous improvement practices to enhance service delivery, inform decision‑making, and achieve strategic goals
You advance a culture of wellness and prevention , supporting health promotion initiatives that strengthen the overall student experience and align with the broader mission of the institution
What You’ll Do
Provide and direct patient care in accordance with licensure and scope of practice
Lead day‑to‑day clinical operations of Medical Services, including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and budgetary oversight and management
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate medical and operations staff while developing and assessing annual Medical Services goals aligned with Health & Counseling Center priorities and operational data
Lead HCC strategic planning, program development, and quality improvement efforts
Serve as a visible campus partner and liaison to students, faculty, staff, and families through participation in health promotion initiatives and multidisciplinary teams, including Behavioral Intervention, Emergency Response, and CARE
Ensure compliance with clinical standards and all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements, including oversight of regulations and governing bodies such as HIPAA, FERPA, CDC, CLIA‑waived laboratory standards, PPMP, OBOP, OSHA, OMB, and OSBN
Establish and enforce clinical policies, protocols, and a drug dispensing formulary to govern the administration of medications by authorized personnel within the HCC
Direct and maintain immunization, laboratory, and medication management programs in compliance with regulations
Support emergency preparedness and infectious disease response in coordination with campus leadership
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Health and Well‑being to design data‑informed, proactive community engagement that builds a campus culture of wellness
Prepare for and maintain AAMHC accreditation and quality assurance standards
Maintain availability for after‑hours and weekend consultation and crisis response
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
10 years experience practicing as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
5 years supervisory and administrative experience in a healthcare setting
Active, unrestricted license as a Physician (MD/DO/ND) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Oregon
Active, valid prescriptive and dispensing authority issued by the applicable Oregon licensing board
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or eligibility to obtain
National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Executive Leader or Physician board certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatric/Adolescent Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Gynecology, or other college health appropriate ABMS‑recognized medical specialty
Experience in integrated health systems or cross‑functional student services environments, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments in support of coordinated care
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Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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