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Sea Mar

Nonprofit community health & housing services

Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor Substance Use Disorder - Youth

Full-Time
$80.2k/yr
Senior
Master's
Vancouver, WA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in the Social Science or Social Service field.
  • At least five years of experience in the field, including some administrative experience.
  • Must meet the criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
  • Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License or a mental health Associate License, or be a SUDP/T, if not licensed; an eligible license may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within seven days of being offered employment.
  • Must have and maintain current CPR certification, obtaining it within 90 days of hire if not active at hire.
  • Must have and maintain active First Aid certification.
  • Must take a TB test annually and at the time of hire.
  • Must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering patient-related information.
  • Must receive a background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol.
  • Must comply with Sea Mar ethical standards and those required by DOH.
  • Must have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for the three years immediately before employment and no such misuse while employed.
  • Must complete an annual clinical competency test as a substance use disorder professional or trainee.
  • Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before clients or employees.
  • Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
  • Must be able to apply common sense and understanding to written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Must meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise substance use disorder outpatient treatment at the site for the youth program, including providers in all phases of their work, while also providing direct client services and conducting groups, intakes, and assessments.
  • Supervise support staff in implementing systems and coordinate with the Behavioral Health Program Manager on administrative and clinical management procedures related to clients.
  • Help develop a co-occurring program for the site.
  • Participate in interviewing and selecting employment candidates; train employees; and plan, assign, and direct employee work and caseloads.
  • Review client charts to ensure compliance with BHO, DBHR, and The Joint Commission requirements.
  • Provide individual and group supervision to mental health and substance abuse and chemical dependency outpatient providers, peer specialists, case managers, other program staff, and nonclinical staff at the site.
  • Review and approve therapists' clinical documentation in Epic as appropriate, including electronic progress notes, in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with the manager to ensure staff meet weekly service-hour and monthly productivity requirements; maintain full, appropriately distributed caseloads and support client retention and treatment success.
  • Ensure staff follow the Sea Mar patient-centered model.
  • Conduct weekly file reviews and implement corrective actions to meet federal, state, county, and Sea Mar requirements; report findings to the Program Manager and, as appropriate, the Regional Behavioral Health Director.
  • Collaborate with the Manager to complete quality improvement reports on time.
  • Maintain positive relationships with the BHO and referral agencies.
  • Market the program to community-based agencies, faith communities, social services agencies, criminal justice institutions, probation departments, the department of corrections, community health centers, schools, and other potential referral agencies.
  • Collaborate with the Manager on daily data collection and entry in the regional data system and ensure data is timely and accurate.
  • Protect client information and ensure employees follow HIPAA, 42 CFR Part II, and 45 CFR 154-528 confidentiality and disclosure requirements.
  • Ensure Chemical Dependency staff provide assessments, intakes, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, aftercare, relapse prevention, Alcohol and Drugs Information School, ADATSA services, Disability Lifeline Services, and other services specified by county contracts, community needs, or Sea Mar Administration.
  • Partner with the Manager to keep mental health and substance abuse staff current on treatment reviews and to review Epic and regional data systems regularly for program compliance.
  • Partner with the Program Manager to ensure high-quality patient care; support daily clinical operations and report findings to the Program Manager.
  • Identify and categorize each patient's age-specific needs, including those of infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
  • Provide clinical supervision of SUD staff as required by WAC and ensure client care complies with WAC, 42 CFR Part II, 45 CFR 154-528, The Joint Commission, and Sea Mar policies and procedures.
  • Ensure integration of primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and overall health services for all patients.
  • Participate in management and staff meetings to coordinate with staff and management and assist with appropriate inter-agency referrals.
  • Assist the Program Manager and/or Regional Director in hiring for vacant Behavioral Health Program positions.
  • Provide outpatient evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy to individuals and families using a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities; maintain the caseload determined by the Regional Director.
  • Maintain regular client contact, including home visits when necessary, to assess and evaluate psychiatric status, basic needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Consult and collaborate with other professionals and agencies on client evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-up.
  • Prepare concise, complete, and timely consumer records in accordance with agency policy and WAC requirements.
  • Provide education and information in the community as needed.
  • Ensure clinical staff maintain documentation required by WAC and county and state contracts and meet The Joint Commission standards in delivering clinical services.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Regional Director.
Desired Qualifications
  • Substance Use Disorder Professional status as prescribed by WAC is preferred.
  • Licensed status is preferred, including LMHC, CDP, LMFT, or LICSW.
  • Knowledge and experience working with Latinos, migrant and seasonal farm workers, and homeless individuals is preferred.

About the company

Sea Mar is a nonprofit community health system based in Washington state, operating more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics across the state. It also provides affordable housing, community education, and social services, serving all residents regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. What sets Sea Mar apart is its focus on Latino and other diverse communities through bilingual, sliding-fee-scale care. The goal is to expand access to comprehensive, affordable health and human services statewide.

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What believers are saying

  • Sea Mar is retaining all Lopez Clinic staff at current salaries during transition.
  • Sea Mar signed Lopez clinic lease, operating agreement, and pharmacy contract by May 2026.
  • Sea Mar is expanding into crisis stabilization and rural clinics, broadening referral pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • DOJ's April 7, 2025 ADA settlement proves Sea Mar's disability-access failures in dental care.
  • NLRB charges filed August 31, 2026 allege discharge and unfair labor practices at Sea Mar.
  • Lopez Island's transition depends on Sea Mar staffing; failure would collapse the clinic handoff.

What makes Sea Mar unique

  • Sea Mar runs 28 dental clinics across Western Washington, plus medical and behavioral health services.
  • Sea Mar won Lopez Medical Clinic operations after UW Medicine exits July 1, 2026.
  • Sea Mar secured Lynnwood's 23-hour crisis care center for January 2026 opening.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan