SBHS Clinician

SNOQUALMIE INDIAN TRIBE • Snoqualmie, WA

17h

About The Position

The Snoqualmie Behavioral Health Services Clinician provides leadership and clinical oversight for Snoqualmie Behavioral Health Services (SBHS), including Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and integrated dual-diagnosis programs. This position ensures program coordination, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and culturally responsive services. In addition to program management, this position maintains a limited caseload, providing direct assessment and treatment to clients.

Requirements

• Familiarity with IHS/SAMHSA Behavioral Health frameworks.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 (confidentiality of SUD records), and other behavioral health privacy standards.
• Skilled in de-escalation techniques and managing behavioral health crises.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for behavioral health program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong leadership and program management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyze clinical data, track performance metrics, and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience with care coordination and referrals.
• Excellent customer service skills and written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations in a courteous, helpful, and clearly understood manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop supervisors and clinical staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and electronic health records.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or program management role.
• Experience in dual diagnosis and culturally informed care.
• Must have and maintain Washington State licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent).
• Must possess a valid Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license, or be actively participating in the SUDP “fast track” program and making satisfactory progress toward completion.
• Must be able to pass a thorough pre-employment background investigation.
• Must possess valid Washington State driver’s license and insurability under Tribal policy.
• Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy to include pre-employment screening.
• Upon hire, successfully complete and maintain all training requirements to include defensive driving, fire suppression, passenger assistance, HIPAA, Cultural sensitivity, and child safety seat securement trainings.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of tribal communities, history, traditions, and culturally based client care, strongly preferred.
• Experience working in Native communities with families and parents strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, evaluate, and support the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, SUD Clinical Supervisor, and dual-credentialed therapist.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development of SBHS staff.
• Ensure coordination of care for clients with co-occurring disorders and promote integrated treatment approaches.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and Tribal regulations (WAC, RCW, Medicaid/Medicare, HIPAA, etc.).
• Maintain awareness of advances in regulations and applicable laws that govern behavioral health services, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
• Lead program-level quality assurance, including regular audits, performance evaluations, and reporting to Tribal leadership.
• Provide a caseload of direct services, including client intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and individual/group therapy.
• Support dual-diagnosis clients through integrated treatment strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and provide clinical consultation to SBHS staff as needed.
• Coordinate care and conduct community outreach (e.g. Tribal programs, local schools, etc.)
• Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in the behavioral health services program, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of client care.
• Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
• Documenting operational tasks and reporting to upper-level management.
• Conduct SBHS employee reviews and assessments.
• Organizing team roles, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring performance of supervisors.
• Assist with new employee onboarding and training initiatives.
• The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• First of the month following date of hire - competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for all regular full-time employees.
• After 90 days - 401k retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays - Up to 18 paid holidays are offered every calendar year, which includes the workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue 12+ days sick and vacation leave respectively. Increases based on years of service.
• Additional time off opportunities available including bereavement, military, parental and jury duty.
• Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full-time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center.
• Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino (tickets/events, gift shop and restaurants), Salish Lodge & Spa (rooms, spa & dining) and Crescent Market (gas discount card).
• Third party perks include movie tickets, theme parks, shows and attractions & more.
• Employee assistance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees