Behavioral Health Program Lead

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Clinical Mgr Behavioral Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The clinic offers leadership in a dynamic behavioral health setting with emphasis on trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, 4+ years of leadership in behavioral health, and 5+ years clinical experience in hospital or similar settings, with WA Multi credential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ years leadership experience in behavioral health administration, including personnel and clinical services.
• 5+ years clinical experience in hospital/ER/chemical dependency/community settings.
• Experience implementing evidence-based care models.
• WA Multi credential: Clinical Manager Behavior Health WA Multi

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination, and clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Ensure trauma-informed, evidence-based care and service excellence across the clinic/program.
• Maintain operational controls, reporting procedures, and alignment with clinical/financial goals.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training, evaluations, and performance coaching.
• Foster partnerships with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain compliant documentation and regular staff huddles to resolve issues.
• Monitor managed care, patient billing, confidentiality, and information dissemination.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

DSM-5 knowledge

Communication skills

Budget oversight

Organizational skills

EHR experience

EHR experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

EPIC

Job description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Clinical Mgr Behavioral Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The clinic offers leadership in a dynamic behavioral health setting with emphasis on trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, 4+ years of leadership in behavioral health, and 5+ years clinical experience in hospital or similar settings, with WA Multi credential.