Family & Youth Behavioral Health Program Manager ($119,207 - $202,651 Annually) DOE

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe • Auburn, WA

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About The Position

The Family and Youth Program Manager oversees the daily operations of the Family and Youth Behavioral Health Program, an outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment facility. This role provides clinical supervision for both the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health (MH) teams, and requires prior residential treatment experience, as it includes supervisory responsibilities for the Sacred House girls' youth residential home. The manager will develop and implement culturally relevant treatment services for Native American youth and families, and ensure the program meets the needs of the Muckleshoot community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related behavioral science discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of four (4) years of direct clinical experience.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience in the behavioral health field.
• Must be fully licensed as both a Mental Health Professional (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist) and a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in the State of Washington.
• A current and valid Washington State Driver's license is required.
• Prior experience in residential treatment settings is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Native American communities or with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Identifies staffing needs and oversees recruitment and development for mental health and chemical dependency positions within the program.
• Trains, monitors, and evaluates the daily performance of professional and non-professional staff.
• Provides appropriate feedback and documentation.
• Provides clinical supervision for both the SUD and MH teams, ensuring collaborative and effective treatment approaches across disciplines.
• Supervises a team of Youth Mental Health Therapists and SUD counselors.
• Follows appropriate disciplinary procedures for staff and completes performance evaluations and necessary documentation.
• Assesses the needs of the Muckleshoot community to develop effective treatment modalities and trains staff in culturally relevant and evidence-based practices.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures for both outpatient and residential treatment services, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provides a full spectrum of counseling services to Native American youth and families, including individual, family, group, and prevention interventions.
• Monitors staff compliance with HIPAA regulations as they pertain to behavioral health services.
• Facilitates clinical and team meetings to ensure a comprehensive and collaborative approach to client care, including participation in clinical case management.
• Develops and implements crisis response protocols for the Family and Youth Behavioral Health Program, both outpatient and residential.
• Refers patients/clients to other appropriate treatment resources in the community (e.g., substance abuse treatment, CPS, medical, psychiatry).
• Reports suspected abuse to appropriate agencies (e.g., APS, CPS, law enforcement).
• Reviews and performs intake and diagnostic assessments of potential clients for both MH and SUD services.
• Ensures all treatment methods, including direct services and follow-ups, are documented accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees