DSHS Lake Burien Clinical Director

State of Washington•King County – Burien, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director at Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility, part of the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), will lead clinical services for youth aged 13 and older with co-occurring developmental disabilities and complex support needs. This role is part of the executive leadership team, focusing on creating a supportive, stable, and healing environment. The Clinical Director will oversee the clinical department, collaborating with medical, nursing, and milieu teams to ensure high-quality evaluations, tailored treatment plans, and consistent care. This includes working with the campus psychiatrist and Psychiatric ARNPs for coordinated care and timely consultation. The position is crucial for ensuring the facility meets federal and state requirements, upholds ethical standards, and enhances services. The role involves guiding clinicians through coaching and supervision, supporting parent communication, and overseeing positive behavior support plans. The facility offers an environment with accessible learning spaces, therapy rooms, and outdoor areas designed for comfort, safety, and growth.

Requirements

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD, PhD, EdD, DClinPsy, DClinPsych, or ClinPsyD).
Ability to obtain a Washington license as a psychologist at time of interview.
Advanced experience providing best-practice or evidence-based treatment to youth, families, or adults in a residential or inpatient setting.
Intermediate experience leading or supervising clinical staff.
Knowledge of federal and state licensing requirements and ethical standards for clinical practice.
Skills in effective de-escalation, problem-solving, documentation, communication, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to use MS Office tools and clinical record systems.

Responsibilities

Lead clinical operations for the facility, ensuring youth receive best-practice evaluations, treatment plans, and therapeutic services.
Supervise and support psychology staff at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, including coaching, performance feedback, and development of practice standards.
Guide program development by creating and updating clinical procedures, treatment approaches, and improvement initiatives.
Review service data to identify trends, refine interventions, and support continuous quality improvement.
Collaborate with medical and nursing teams to align treatment plans, coordinate care, and ensure timely updates to youth plans.
Participate in case reviews for youth with urgent or complex needs and help reduce the use of seclusion and restraint through supportive strategies.
Provide direct therapeutic services as needed, including carrying a small caseload and offering clinical coverage.
Support regulatory compliance by contributing to audits, quality reviews, and required documentation for federal and state licensing bodies.