DSHS Maple Lane Clinical Services Manager
About The Position
Lead at the intersection of clinical care and the legal system. The Behavioral Health Treatment Center (BHTC) at Maple Lane Campus — part of Washington State Department of Social & Health Services Behavioral Health Administration — is hiring a Clinical Services Manager to lead clinical operations for one of the most specialized populations in the state: individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI). This is a forensic-clinical leadership role. The first 90 days are about two things: build your foundation and build your relationships. Get to know your team, your programs, and the legal landscape you'll be operating in.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APA, CPA, or regionally accredited institution, with internship from an APA or APPIC accredited program
- Licensed to practice independently as a Psychologist in Washington State (or licensure in another state with ability to obtain WA licensure within six months)
- Five years of experience delivering evidence-based treatment of to psychiatric residents in a residential or hospital setting with two years of managerial experience providing clinical supervision to professional staff (may run concurrently with the five year requirement)
- Strong leadership skills: clinical judgment, independent problem-solving, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and the ability to develop others
- Working knowledge of budgeting and contract management
Nice To Haves
- Forensic background
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical operations for the NGRI program — a niche, legally complex population requiring careful clinical and legal judgment
- Protect the department from legal liability through sound, defensible clinical decision-making
- Supervise and develop clinical staff, providing both clinical and administrative oversight
- Oversee the development of high-quality court petitions that meet legal and clinical standards
- Provide expert court testimony and represent clinical decisions with clarity and credibility
- Guide multidisciplinary teams in applying evidence-based treatment practices
- Evaluate program performance and drive continuous quality improvement
- Partner with leadership on staffing strategy, program growth, and operational readiness
Benefits
- Fairness, access, and social justice commitment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
