Clinical Director LMHC LICSW LMFT - Inpatient Acute Facility 266

Telecare Corporation • Olympia, WA

23d • $103,460 - $152,170 • 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.

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

• Salaried position
• 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