School-Based Team Behavioral Health Supervisor

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Eastside Services (YES) is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Supervisor to lead clinical staff delivering mental health services in school settings. The role collaborates with the Director to ensure high quality care, adherence to MTSS, and effective partnerships with districts and families.

The position aligns with school hours and may require some after-hours or weekend coverage during crises or events, with a strong emphasis on supervision, data-driven improvement, and compliance

Qualifications

• Must hold a behavioral health license and be eligible to supervise clinicians.
• 2+ years of supervision experience.
• Experience in school-based or youth behavioral health.
• Strong knowledge of CBT/DBT, suicide prevention, and MTSS.
• Ability to collaborate with schools and districts.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and evaluations for school-based staff.
• Oversee onboarding, professional development, and performance plans.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and program standards.
• Collaborate with administrators and district partners.
• Lead crisis response and ensure data-driven program improvements.

Skills

Licensed behavioral health

Washington licensure

Supervising clinical staff

School-based services

CBT/DBT knowledge

Suicide risk assessment

MTSS framework

Job description

About Youth Eastside Services (YES)

Youth Eastside Services (YES) is a leading behavioral health nonprofit serving children, youth, and families across East King County. Through our integrated service pathways—School-Based, Agency-Based, and Community-Based- we provide accessible, culturally responsive care where youth need it most.

Our work is grounded in:

• Trauma-Informed Approach (TIA)
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
• Zero Suicide Initiative
• Continuous Quality Improvement

Position Summary

The School-Based Behavioral Health Supervisor provides clinical and operational leadership for behavioral health staff delivering services in school settings. This role ensures high quality, compliance, and effective care for students through supervision, coaching, and partnerships with school and district stakeholders.

The Supervisor works closely with the Director of School-Based Behavioral Health Integration & Impact to support implementation of an Integrated Behavioral Health Model within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework in school settings.

Work Schedule Expectations

The regular work schedule will primarily align with the school week and school hours. You can expect to have designated in-person working hours an average of three days per week, which may involve meeting staff at their schools or working in the office. However, there will be occasions—such as during crises or when representing the agency—when you may need to work or respond in the evenings or on weekends. During the summer months, the schedule is more flexible, but you are still expected to work 40 hours a week, over three designated days each week.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision & Staff Development

• Provide direct comprehensive supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations, especially to school-based staff (BHSS, therapists, social workers, counselors, and clinicians) who carry complex cases.
• Maintain an intensive onboarding and board supervision model for newly hired staff, including weekly (1-2 sessions) supervision during the first 90 days or more, with additional support as needed to strengthen clinical practice, school collaboration, professional performance, and successful engagement with school staff and administrators.
• Support staff in delivering evidence-based, culturally responsive care
• Develop improvement plans for staff not meeting performance expectations
• Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development,
• Developing, monitoring, and supporting staff through professional development and performance plans, including KPIs.

Program Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with clinical, documentation, and scope of work with contract standards (including EHR/INSYNC)
• Review and approve clinical documentation, timecards, and reimbursement requests
• Support data collection, reporting, and analysis to drive program improvement
• Participate in quality management activities (peer reviews, audits, etc.)
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
• Impact on data and results orientation (data-driven & outcome-based).

School & Community Partnership

• Actively collaborate with school administrators, district leaders, and community partners
• Represent YES in school and community meetings
• Support development of school-based programming, including prevention and intervention services
• Maintain strong communication and partnership across schools, families, and providers.
• Hold regular check-in meetings to foster strong collaboration and partnerships with administrators, school counselors, and other necessary stakeholders.
• Promptly notify the COO & Director of any emerging concerns or challenges with school staff or administrators that may affect partnerships, service delivery, or program operations, to allow for timely support, problem-solving, and prevention of escalation.

Crisis Response & Clinical Support

• Provide consultation and oversight for:
  • Suicide risk assessments and protocols
  • Substance use screenings and interventions
• Support staff and schools in crisis response and coordination
• Provide and available clinical support to school-based staff.

Program Development & Integration

• Support implementation of the Integrated MTSS Behavioral Health Model (Tier 1, 2, and 3)
• Assist in aligning school-based services with Agency-Based and Community-Based programs
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and cross-program collaboration

Leadership & Organizational Engagement

• Participate in agency leadership meetings including Clinical Sups, etc.) and initiatives
• Contribute to agency-wide efforts such as TIA, DEI-B, and Zero Suicide
• Support staff in training, events, and program development efforts, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed in a behavioral health field in Washington State (eligible to supervise Master’s-level clinicians and associates)
• SUDP (or eligible/on track to supervise SUDPT staff) preferred
• Demonstrated 2+ years of experience supervising clinical staff
• Experience working in school-based or youth behavioral health settings
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, etc.)
  • Suicide prevention and risk assessment
  • Substance use assessment and intervention
  • MTSS framework

Key Competencies

• Ability to lead and support staff across multiple school environments
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills with schools and districts
• Ability to analyze data and drive program improvements
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care

Compensation

$79,462 to $94,334 annually, depending on licensure and experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

YES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.