CLINICAL DIRECTOR - SALISH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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CLINICAL DIRECTOR - SALISH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Description

OVERVIEW

Kitsap County is the best of all worlds!

Small communities, friendly people, and miles of waterfront -- It's a great place to live, work and play!
Kitsap County Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (SBHASO) has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Director to join our hard-working team of professionals. If you have experience in providing direction and oversight of behavioral health staff and programs, strategic planning, and developing successful relationships with State and local officials, then this is the opportunity for you!
As part of the leadership team, this position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of effective behavioral health services (mental health and substance use disorder) across the 3-county region. The Clinical Director leads clinical strategic planning efforts and provides day-to-day clinical leadership. The Clinical Director is responsible for operations in the absence of the Executive Director.

The successful candidate should have an understanding of leading employees and delivering effective and efficient services to the covered individuals. Must have the ability to coordinate a clinical intervention system, oversee clinical reviews and provide training to the provider community. The successful candidate must be able to manage services in a multi-county region, spanning political jurisdictions.

Kitsap County, located on the Kitsap Peninsula, is a short ferry ride across the Puget Sound from Seattle. The "natural side of Puget Sound," Kitsap is a beautiful place to live and experience spectacular vistas: over 200 miles of saltwater shoreline, snow-capped mountains, estuaries and lakes, and forests and parks. Communities -- from Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Poulsbo and Port Gamble to Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Manchester, and Olalla -- feature entertainment venues, artists and specialty shops, and so much more.

Bounded on the west by the scenic Hood Canal, Kitsap County is also home to Kitsap Naval Base and Olympic College. The region offers abundant housing options and strong school systems. Residents can easily access major urban areas while experiencing an excellent quality of life in their home community. Kitsap's diverse cultural functions include theater and family concerts, as well as outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and water skiing.
As the Clinical Director, you will:

• Coordinate entire clinical intervention system for Behavior Health serving the three county area. Oversee clinical reviews, supervise staff, provide and coordinate clinical training to provider community. Provide community support and technical assistance on the public behavioral health system. Intervene and direct staff in the coordination of complex cases.
• Select, supervise and evaluate assigned staff. Establish work rules and performance standards, conduct performance evaluations and initiate and implement disciplinary actions as warranted. Resolve grievances and other sensitive personnel matters. Provide for the training and motivation of subordinates in order to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands.
• Manage services in a multi-county region spanning political jurisdictions, supervises implementation of a multi-county behavioral health crisis system.
• Responsible for assuring that contracted providers comply with Federal and state regulations implementing PHPs in Washington state, and that administrative structure is adequate to meet State and Federal requirements.
• Act as advocate to state, federal and local officials and community-based organizations to expand their support of the special populations serviced by assigned program area.
• Initiate, implement, and direct strategic planning activities to assure support, development and coordination of a continuum of comprehensive services responsive to the needs of special populations within the area of assignment.
• Provide planning leadership and direction and develop short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for assigned program; identify service design and delivery options; develop specific plans for under-served groups; reviews and updates plans to reflect changing conditions and regulations.
• Establish, implement, and update policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of assigned program, assuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and County policies and goals.
• Coordinate as part of the leadership team in development of annual budget and spending plan, implements agency budgets.
• Represent the Salish BH-ASO region in state-wide forums and community-based meetings.

What you bring:

• Professional Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Professional (Mental Health, Social Work, Marriage and Family)
• Educational Excellence: Master's degree in a closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education in one of the social sciences.
• Leadership/Management Experience: Five years management experience in a managed care behavioral health setting.
• Communication Skills: L ead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with providers and government agencies, deliver training, supervise staff, and clearly communicate complex clinical, regulatory, and strategic information.
• Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

For the complete job description: Clinical Manager SBHO
For more information about Kitsap County Human Services: Human Services Main

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Classified as "at will." Incumbent's continued employment is at the discretion of the Human Services Director.

Application Requirements

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

To be considered, your application must:
Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
  • Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position:
  • https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

Driving Requirements
The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:

• Category 2: Driver operates a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license.

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed the week of July 27, and weekly thereafter.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$106,013.88 - $135,626.00 Annually