Program Administrator LICSW LMFT LMHC - Acute Mental Health 264 265

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Telecare's Shelton 264 and 265 programs offer intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment services for adults experiencing acute mental health crises or severe psychiatric symptoms. Through a secure, welcoming, and respectful environment, these programs provide both short-term emergency care and longer-term, structured support for individuals who can benefit from continued stabilization. Building on Telecare's experience operating Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) centers in Thurston, Clark, Skagit, Grays Harbor, and Pierce counties, we are proud to extend these essential services to the Shelton community.

The Licensed Administrator manages all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Program. This involves ensuring regulatory compliance and actively overseeing quality assurance performance improvements. Additionally, the Administrator collaborates with all corporate departments and outside consultants and represents the Program to State/County agencies, community partners, and consumer groups.

Full Time Salaried Position | Program operates 24-7-365 | Must be available for calls in the evenings and weekend as needed

Expected starting wage range is $134,060.10 - $165,567.54. The full wage range goes up to $197,074.99. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• Washington State Mental Health Practicing License: LICSW, LMFT, LMHC
• Masters in Social Services that led to licensure
• Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting
• Two (2) years of responsibility for supervision of professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing

What's In It for You*

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off: For FT Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Career growth opportunity: company has grown 10%+ yearly for the past 5 years
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Why You'll Thrive at Telecare

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  Empowered Leadership Culture: At Telecare, we foster a power-with culture-collaborative, inclusive, and rooted in mutual respect-where your voice truly matters.

  
  
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  Purpose-Driven Impact: Your work directly supports individuals on their mental health journey, and your leadership is recognized as essential to transforming lives.

  
  
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  Collaborative Clinical Excellence: Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals who bring diverse expertise and shared purpose to every challenge.

  
  
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  Mission-Driven Community: You'll be surrounded by teammates who are personally committed to Telecare's mission of recovery, hope, and empowerment.

  
  
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  A Career with Depth and Growth: With a wide range of innovative mental health programs across the system, you'll have access to ongoing professional development and meaningful pathways for advancement.

  
  

How You'll Lead and Make an Impact

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  Champion a Purposeful Culture: Serve as a steward of Telecare's values, cultivating an environment rooted in collaboration, compassion, and empowerment-where team members feel connected to the mission and to each other.

  
  
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  Drive Strategic Vision: Lead the strategic direction of the program with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and continued excellence in service delivery.

  
  
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  Ensure Clinical Excellence: Monitor and elevate clinical outcomes, ensuring that the program consistently meets or exceeds quality benchmarks while adapting to emerging best practices in mental health care.

  
  
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  Build Trusted Partnerships: Forge strong, solutions-focused relationships with state and local agencies, positioning the program as a responsive, trusted partner in the community and a model of effective public-private collaboration.

  
  
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  Lead and Inspire Teams: Oversee program staffing and team development-recruiting top talent, supporting professional growth, and maintaining a healthy, high-performing workforce in partnership with HR and Employee Relations.

  
  
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  Steward Program Resources: Manage the program's financial health with integrity and foresight, operating within budgetary goals and contributing to the creation of a responsible, sustainable fiscal strategy.

  
  

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.