Outpatient Mental Health Clinical Supervisor in Issaquah, Washington at Friends of Youth

Hybrid | Issaquah, WA

Salary Range: $30.00-$37.50 Hourly
Schedule: Full-time, hybrid
Primary Location: Issaquah, with potential support across Friends of Youth’s Duvall and North Bend locations
Union Status: Non-Union

Friends of Youth is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Supervisor – Outpatient Mental Health Services to support a team of Therapists providing behavioral health services to youth, young adults, and families.

In this hybrid leadership role, the Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative supervision, support staff development, maintain a small clinical caseload, and help ensure services are responsive, culturally informed, and consistent with professional and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed behavioral health professional who enjoys mentoring clinicians, strengthening clinical practices, and contributing to a mission-driven organization.

• Provide consistent clinical and administrative supervision to Therapists.

• Facilitate weekly individual and team supervision meetings.

• Support Therapists with crisis response, intervention planning, and complex clinical situations.

• Observe clinical sessions and provide constructive coaching and feedback.

• Review caseloads regularly and support equitable assignment and maintenance of appropriate caseload levels.

• Support the recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, training, supervision, and evaluation of Therapists and Interns.

• Partner with the Clinical Manager and Human Resources to address employee performance concerns when needed.

• Promote a collaborative, supportive, and accountable team environment.

• Ensure clinical documentation meets applicable Washington Administrative Code, Medicaid, King County, Council on Accreditation, and organizational requirements.

• Support the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and client-centered services.

• Help ensure clinical practices remain consistent with state law, professional ethics, contractual requirements, and current standards of care.

• Participate in performance and quality improvement activities.

• Support the development and implementation of clinical procedures, group curricula, and service-delivery improvements.

• Maintain a small caseload and provide outpatient clinical services to youth, young adults, and families.

• Provide assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination within the scope of the position.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners and referral sources.

• Maintain knowledge of King County resources and services that may support clients and families.

• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, external providers, schools, community organizations, and other professionals.

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or another related human-services field.

• Active Washington State license as an LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.

• Meets the requirements to serve as a Washington State Approved Supervisor.

• At least one year of supervisory, lead, or management experience.

• At least three years of relevant behavioral health experience working with youth, young adults, or families.

• Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation, or staff development.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, clinical documentation, and professional ethics.

• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn electronic health record and reporting systems.

• Experience supervising licensed clinicians, associate-level clinicians, or interns.

• Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.

• Experience working within Medicaid-funded or publicly funded behavioral health programs.

• Familiarity with King County behavioral health requirements.

• Experience with quality improvement, accreditation, audits, or regulatory compliance.

• Experience using Microsoft 365 tools, including Power Platform applications.

• Successfully pass all required criminal history and background checks.

• Successfully complete a tuberculosis screening.

• Maintain reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver’s license or obtain one by the date of employment.

• Maintain a driving record and automobile insurance that meet Friends of Youth requirements when operating a personal or organizational vehicle for work.

• Complete required CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications within 30 days of employment.

• Meet all applicable organizational health and vaccination requirements.

The successful Clinical Supervisor will be able to:

• Engage youth, families, employees, and community partners in a culturally responsive and respectful manner.

• Demonstrate a meaningful commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Provide clear, supportive, and accountable clinical supervision.

• Navigate challenging clinical and personnel situations with professionalism and sound judgment.

• Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries.

• Communicate effectively with employees at different levels of experience and licensure.

• Balance clinical leadership, administrative responsibilities, and direct client care.

• Build trust and promote collaboration across teams.

• Support employees through change while maintaining high standards for clinical quality and documentation.

At Friends of Youth, your work directly supports youth, young adults, and families throughout King and Snohomish Counties. Our programs include behavioral health services, foster care, housing, shelters, substance use treatment, and family support services.

Our benefits for eligible full-time employees include:

• 15 vacation days per year.

• Paid sick leave.

• 11 paid holidays.

• 4 paid float holidays each year.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 24/7 access to telehealth services.

• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.

• Retirement plan with employer match.

• Transgender-inclusive health benefits.

• A hybrid work environment.

• Opportunities to mentor clinicians and shape the quality of behavioral health services.

• Meaningful work within a community-focused nonprofit organization.

Bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to youth and families to Friends of Youth. Apply today to join us as our next Clinical Supervisor – Outpatient Mental Health Services.

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome, honor, and celebrate the diverse identities, experiences, and cultures of our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Friends of Youth is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information, contact Human Resources at hr@friendsofyouth.org.