About this opportunity
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe lists this Associate Clinical Manager opportunity in sequim, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Associate Clinical Manager supports the Clinical Manager in overseeing the therapeutic integrity and day-to-day clinical operations of a 16-bed Evaluation & Treatment (E&T) facility at Jamestown Salish Seasons. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
This role plays a key part in staff training, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical oversight of Treatment Assistant staff to ensure safe, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
The Associate Clinical Manager serves as a clinical resource and consultant, participates in quality improvement efforts, and assumes delegated leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Clinical Manager. In addition to leadership duties, this role provides direct patient care through psychotherapy, clinical groups, and behavioral interventions.
Essential Functions
Clinical Training
Serve as the Lead Clinical Trainer, developing and delivering curriculum for RNs, MHPs, Treatment Assistants, and other clinical staff
Ensure competency in crisis de-escalation and Tribal healing practices
Support onboarding and ongoing competency development in crisis stabilization and trauma-informed care
Clinical Operations Support
Provide clinical consultation and oversight to Treatment Assistant Shift Supervisors and Treatment Assistants
Support safe and therapeutic unit operations
Assist staff with implementing behavioral interventions and maintaining a structured therapeutic milieu
Quality Improvement (QI)
Support Quality Management and Quality Improvement initiatives
Assist with monitoring clinical outcomes, chart audits, and performance improvement activities
Participate in incident reviews and quality assurance processes
Staff Supervision
Provide clinical supervision and coaching to Treatment Assistant Shift Supervisors and Treatment Assistants
Offer real-time coaching and performance guidance to support a high-retention, supportive workplace culture
Support staff during behavioral incidents and provide guidance on crisis intervention and de‑escalation
Direct Patient Care
Conduct 1:1 psychotherapy sessions
Facilitate clinical groups
Implement therapeutic activities that foster patient healing and wellness
Behavioral Oversight
Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) expertise to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex behavioral needs
Cultural Competence
Collaborate with Tribal leadership, traditional healers, and community representatives
Integrate Tribal culture, values, and traditional healing practices into clinical programming, orientation, and training
Demonstrate cultural humility when working with American Indian/Alaska Native patients and families
Promote staff understanding of social and cultural contexts of the populations served
Administrative Duties
Provide input on clinical budgets, staffing needs, and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with organizational policies (safety, infection control, confidentiality)
Provide after‑hours clinical consultation as needed for 24/7 operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA‑D)
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related behavioral health field
Current post‑master's licensure required (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist, or equivalent)
Minimum four (4) years of progressive
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Worksite address
sequim, WA, 98334, US
Who can apply
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