Clinical Director LMHC LICSW LMFT - Inpatient Acute Facility 266

Main Template • Olympia, WA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Telecare is seeking a Clinical Director (Licensed) to lead clinical operations at our Olympia Next Steps Program in Olympia, WA. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping clinical practice, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality, recovery-focused care for individuals with complex behavioral health needs. This position is fully onsite and requires strong, visible leadership within the program. Expected starting wage range is $103,460.20 - $127,815.25 salaried. Range ends at $152,170.29. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work or related field
• Active Washington State Independent Behavioral Health License (REQUIRED) (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT – must be fully licensed, not associate level)
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience in behavioral health
• Minimum 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience in inpatient mental health or behavioral health settings
• Experience working with mental health and/or substance use populations
• Strong understanding of Washington behavioral health system and compliance standards

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and ASAM criteria
• Ability to lead through change, growth, and program complexity
• Passion for recovery-oriented, person-centered care

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and oversight to multidisciplinary teams
• Establish and maintain clinical systems, standards, and best practices
• Oversee documentation, audits, and compliance with State and County requirements
• Partner with leadership on quality improvement, risk mitigation, and program outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and referral sources
• Lead incident reviews, clinical trainings, and staff development initiatives
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and recovery-oriented services
• Participate in a structured on-call rotation to support program operations

Benefits

• Opportunities to lead, grow, and influence clinical practice at scale
• Collaborative culture with strong operational and clinical partnership
• Meaningful work serving individuals with serious mental illness and complex needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager