Assistant to the Chief Clinical Director

AHG MASTER • Lacey, WA

2d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Assistant to the Chief Clinical Officer supports the Chief Clinical Officer in overseeing clinical training, quality assurance, documentation compliance, and clinical operations across the organization’s facilities nationwide. This position works closely with clinical staff and facility leadership to promote consistent clinical practices, maintain documentation standards, support regulatory compliance, and improve the overall quality of patient care. The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health professional with strong clinical knowledge, leadership abilities, and experience in clinical documentation, staff development, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted clinical license in the state where the employee is practicing or assigned to work, with one of the following credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, or a related clinical setting.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation standards, treatment records, and quality assurance processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams and leadership across multiple facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in clinical leadership, clinical supervision, quality assurance, or clinical compliance.
• Experience conducting chart audits and developing corrective action plans.
• Experience facilitating clinical training and quality assurance meetings.
• Familiarity with behavioral health regulations, accreditation standards, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and support initiatives across geographically dispersed facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, coordinating, and delivering training for clinical staff and facility directors to support consistent clinical practices and organizational standards.
• Conduct clinical chart audits across all facilities nationwide to assess documentation accuracy, completeness, compliance, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and manage Quality Assurance (QA) meetings, including preparing meeting materials, reviewing audit findings, tracking action items, and monitoring corrective action plans.
• Assist with the development, review, and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and documentation standards under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer.
• Support clinical operational initiatives and help implement standardized processes across facilities.
• Identify trends, documentation deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement; communicate findings and assist with implementing corrective measures.
• Collaborate with facility directors, clinical leadership, and other departments to promote accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement in clinical services.
• Perform other clinical administrative and operational duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed