Clinical Director LMHC LMFT LICSW - Community Mental Health 256 257
About The Position
At Telecare, our mission is simple: deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. We are seeking a Clinical Director to provide clinical leadership for two Telecare TCAT programs serving Thurston and Mason Counties. This role offers a unique opportunity to guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen community partnerships, and drive high-quality behavioral health care across two programs that play a critical role in the local system of care. If you are a licensed behavioral health leader passionate about recovery-focused services, this is an opportunity to shape clinical excellence while supporting teams that change lives every day. In this mid-level leadership role, the Clinical Director works under the direction of the Program Administrator to provide clinical leadership, coordination, and supervision for multidisciplinary treatment teams across Thurston TCAT #256 and Mason TCAT #257. This role supports program quality, staff development, and community collaboration to ensure Telecare services meet the highest standards of care.
Requirements
- Current Washington State licensure as one of the following: LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent behavioral health licensure
- Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- One (1) year of leadership experience in a behavioral health setting
- Two (2) years post-graduate clinical experience in mental health services
- Experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use needs
- Experience collaborating with families, community partners, and advisory groups
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse and multicultural populations
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings including background clearance, physical exam, tuberculosis testing, and license verification.
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical leadership and staff development skills
- Knowledge of community behavioral health systems and care coordination
- Experience with evidence-based practices in behavioral health
- Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and substance use treatment frameworks
- Ability to build strong relationships with county partners and community providers
Responsibilities
- Serving as the clinical authority for both programs, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and regulatory requirements
- Providing clinical supervision and leadership to multidisciplinary behavioral health teams
- Supporting the Administrator with quality improvement initiatives and program operations
- Ensuring treatment practices align with recovery-oriented care and evidence-based practices
- Overseeing documentation and conducting clinical chart audits to meet state and county standards
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with county partners, providers, and community stakeholders
- Supporting incident reviews and regulatory reporting when necessary
- Ensuring members served receive high-quality, compassionate behavioral health services
- participates in a structured leadership on-call rotation, supporting program operations outside standard business hours when necessary.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off accrual
- Nine paid holidays
- Free continuing education units (CEUs)
- Tuition discounts and scholarship opportunities through Telecare University
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
