Administrator Masters Required - Inpatient Acute 270
About The Position
Telecare is seeking an experienced behavioral health leader to oversee the clinical, operational, and financial success of Fern Lodge Evaluation & Treatment Center #270 in Stanwood, Washington. This is a fully in-person leadership role responsible for driving outcomes across Telecare’s Four Pillars of Performance: Clinical Quality, Workforce Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Security. The Administrator serves as the operational leader of the program, overseeing day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, staff leadership, quality improvement initiatives, and partnership with State and County stakeholders. This role works closely with corporate departments, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, recovery-centered care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Social Services, or Public Health
- Minimum four (4) years of administrative management experience in a healthcare setting
- Minimum two (2) years supervising professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing oversight
- Strong understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation, and Recovery Model principles
- Ability to lead clinical and operational teams in a fast-paced behavioral health environment
- Must live within reasonable commuting distance to the facility
- Participation in Administrator on-call rotation for evenings/weekends is required
Nice To Haves
- Collaborative, emotionally intelligent, operationally strong, and passionate about behavioral health care.
- Strong financial and operational acumen.
- Experience leading high-performing teams.
- Ability to improve retention, engagement, and program culture.
- Commitment to regulatory excellence and quality care.
- Effective partnership with county agencies, customers, and community stakeholders.
- Accountability, adaptability, and strong decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the clinical, operational, and financial success of Fern Lodge Evaluation & Treatment Center #270.
- Drive outcomes across Telecare’s Four Pillars of Performance: Clinical Quality, Workforce Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Security.
- Serve as the operational leader of the program.
- Oversee day-to-day operations.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Lead staff.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Partner with State and County stakeholders.
- Work closely with corporate departments, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, recovery-centered care.
- Ensure safe, high-quality, recovery-focused care and strong regulatory compliance.
- Build a positive culture focused on retention, accountability, teamwork, and staff development.
- Maintain strong partnerships with county agencies, referral sources, families, and community stakeholders.
- Operate responsibly within budget while supporting sustainable program success.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave and 9 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Tuition discounts and scholarship opportunities
- Free CEUs through Telecare University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
