Clinical Director LMHC LICSW LMFT - Inpatient Acute Facility 266

Clinical Director (Licensed) – Behavioral Health

Olympia, Washington
Telecare – Olympia Next Steps Program #266
Full-Time, Salaried | 100% In-Person (No Remote/Hybrid)

Expected starting wage range is $103,460.20 - $127,815.25 salaried. Range ends at $152,170.29. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 

Required Qualifications 

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Services 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 working with mental health and/or substance use populations


• Strong understanding of Washington behavioral health system and compliance standards

Lead Clinical Excellence. Drive Recovery. Make an Impact.

Telecare is seeking a Clinical Director (Licensed) to lead clinical operations at our Next Steps Program #266 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.

Why This Role Matters

As the Clinical Director, you will serve as the clinical authority for the program—partnering closely with the Administrator to ensure:

• High-quality, compliant clinical care aligned with Washington State standards


• Strong clinical team performance, supervision, and development


• Effective coordination with community partners and system stakeholders


• A culture rooted in recovery, dignity, and person-centered care

Key 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

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in community-based or outpatient behavioral health programs


• 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

Work Environment & Requirements

• 100% onsite role in Olympia, WA – no remote or hybrid option


• Participation in on-call rotation required


• May include occasional physical activity (standing, walking, light lifting)

Why Telecare

• Mission-driven organization focused on recovery and behavioral health innovation


• 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

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.