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Clinical Director

Confidential
Confidential Salary
Lacey, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Compensation Based on Experience

Position Overview

The Clinical Director is responsible for providing effective leadership to the clinical and administrative departments in day-to-day communications with staff, clients and the community. The Clinical Director is responsible for daily chart audits and co-authenticating clinical documentation. Clinical Director works with the clinical team to motivate the clients and assist in their levels of care.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Mental Health Counseling
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in mental health and substance abuse. A minimum of 2 years management experience, with Quality Improvement, State regulations, CARF, JCAHO and ASAM standards
  • Licensed Clinician as a LCPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCADC, LADC or a combination thereof
  • Management experience in a clinical environment
  • CPR Certification required
  • Knowledge of state requirements, CARF, JCAHO and ASAM standards
  • Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline
  • Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills
  • Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws
  • Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies
  • Knowledge of Workplace Violence

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Health Records; Internet software; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Pay: From $80,200.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • mental health and substance abuse: 5 years (Required)
  • State regulations, CARF, JCAHO and ASAM standards: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • State License in Counseling / Therapy (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,200

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