Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Washington
Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Washington are open across Grand Mound, Kennewick, and Pasco and other Washington metros, with employers like Comprehensive Healthcare, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and CONSEJO Counseling and Referral Service hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the daily management of the outpatient substance use disorder, mental health, and/or child and family programs at their site. They provide administrative supervision to all site staff. They manage the site’s programs according to the policies and procedures outlined in the department manual, and they oversee all outpatient mental health and substance use disorder contracts assigned to the county and/or site. The PM coordinates with the Behavioral Health Regional Director regarding administrative and clinical management procedures relating to clients, and performs additional administrative duties as outlined by Behavioral Health Regional Director or Chief Behavioral Health Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
- Understanding and empathizing with client needs
- Surpassing client expectations
- Demonstrating a high level of integrity
- Exhibiting compassion and commitment
- Advocating for social justice
- Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
- Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Provides administrative supervision of all site staff, and may provide clinical supervision of mental health staff as required by WAC.
- Participates in management meetings and staff meetings in order to coordinate effectively with other members of staff and management team.
- Assists in appropriateness of inter-agency referrals, and supports mutual sharing of resources and problem solving regarding clients.
- Ensures compliance with County, State, and other contract requirements in terms of service delivery to clients.
- Administers and implements the policies and procedures of the department, including administrative, personnel, treatment services, and records.
- Ensures staff comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar and as required by the Department of Health.
- Conducts, on a continuous basis, a quality control review to ensure that staff adheres to procedures established by funding sources and the agency in relation to documentation and reporting of services.
- Coordinates with oversight agencies to ensure quality of care.
- Ensures that all staff training plans and in-service training hours are current in order to comply with WAC requirements.
- Proposes and implements clinical and program policies and procedures in order to meet WAC, (in relation to patient care services, ethical standards, day to day operations and administrative matters), funding source requirements, and agency needs.
- Helps to monitor budget.
- Meets with community agencies and organizations to explain Sea Mar’s services and increase understanding of and proper utilization of our agency’s resources.
- Assists the Behavioral Health Regional Director in hiring for vacant positions at the site.
- Assists in monitoring staff productivity on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Conducts Quality Improvement activities for their site, and attends Quality Improvement meetings in their county.
- Schedules and performs quality assurance reviews as required by WAC on a regularly scheduled basis.
- May provide outpatient evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy to individuals and families if appropriate and necessary.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
- Provides outreach services to individuals unable to access services at the agency, if necessary. Participates in screening and case-finding activities.
- Consults and collaborates with other professionals/agencies on client evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-up.
- Prepares concise, complete, and timely consumer records, according to agency policy and WAC requirements.
- Provides education and information in the community as needed.
- Assures that all clinical staff meets JCAHO standards in the delivery of clinical services, and maintains updated documentation as required by WAC.
- Reports regularly to Behavioral Health Regional Director on status of their site.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient related information.
- This person must receive a background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol.
- This person must comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar and as required by DOH.
- The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this center.
- If this person provides direct mental health or chemical dependency services, they must complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist and/or chemical dependency professional.
- The Behavioral Health Regional Director shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
- Bi-cultural, preferred.
- Knowledge and experience working with underserved populations, including migrant or season farm workers, and homeless populations, preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Business or related fields. Five (5) years of management or work experience in a supervisory capacity may substitute for education.
- Must have at least two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
- Mental Health Professional, Chemical Dependency Professional, and Minority Mental Health Specialist certifications are preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have and maintain a current CPR certification. If not active at time of hire, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Must have and maintain active First Aid certification.
- Must take a TB test annually and at time of hire.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Supervision
This position supervises all clinical and administrative staff at the site. The position will work with and support other Sea Mar employees and patients to help fulfill the organization’s mission.
Salary
- Salary Plan: 87,000.00 USD Annual
What We Offer:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
- We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.
INTRODUCTION
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the daily management of the outpatient substance use disorder, mental health, and/or child and family programs at their site. They provide administrative supervision to all site staff. They manage the site’s programs according to the policies and procedures outlined in the department manual, and they oversee all outpatient mental health and substance use disorder contracts assigned to the county and/or site. The PM coordinates with the Behavioral Health Regional Director regarding administrative and clinical management procedures relating to clients, and performs additional administrative duties as outlined by Behavioral Health Regional Director or Chief Behavioral Health Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
- Understanding and empathizing with client needs
- Surpassing client expectations
- Demonstrating a high level of integrity
- Exhibiting compassion and commitment
- Advocating for social justice
- Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
- Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Provides administrative supervision of all site staff, and may provide clinical supervision of mental health staff as required by WAC.
- Participates in management meetings and staff meetings in order to coordinate effectively with other members of staff and management team.
- Assists in appropriateness of inter-agency referrals, and supports mutual sharing of resources and problem solving regarding clients.
- Ensures compliance with County, State, and other contract requirements in terms of service delivery to clients.
- Administers and implements the policies and procedures of the department, including administrative, personnel, treatment services, and records.
- Ensures staff comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar and as required by the Department of Health.
- Conducts, on a continuous basis, a quality control review to ensure that staff adheres to procedures established by funding sources and the agency in relation to documentation and reporting of services.
- Coordinates with oversight agencies to ensure quality of care.
- Ensures that all staff training plans and in-service training hours are current in order to comply with WAC requirements.
- Proposes and implements clinical and program policies and procedures in order to meet WAC, (in relation to patient care services, ethical standards, day to day operations and administrative matters), funding source requirements, and agency needs.
- Helps to monitor budget.
- Meets with community agencies and organizations to explain Sea Mar’s services and increase understanding of and proper utilization of our agency’s resources.
- Assists the Behavioral Health Regional Director in hiring for vacant positions at the site.
- Assists in monitoring staff productivity on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Conducts Quality Improvement activities for their site, and attends Quality Improvement meetings in their county.
- Schedules and performs quality assurance reviews as required by WAC on a regularly scheduled basis.
- May provide outpatient evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy to individuals and families if appropriate and necessary.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
- Provides outreach services to individuals unable to access services at the agency, if necessary. Participates in screening and case-finding activities.
- Consults and collaborates with other professionals/agencies on client evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-up.
- Prepares concise, complete, and timely consumer records, according to agency policy and WAC requirements.
- Provides education and information in the community as needed.
- Assures that all clinical staff meets JCAHO standards in the delivery of clinical services, and maintains updated documentation as required by WAC.
- Reports regularly to Behavioral Health Regional Director on status of their site.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient related information.
- This person must receive a background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol.
- This person must comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar and as required by DOH.
- The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this center.
- If this person provides direct mental health or chemical dependency services, they must complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist and/or chemical dependency professional.
- The Behavioral Health Regional Director shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
- Bi-cultural, preferred.
- Knowledge and experience working with underserved populations, including migrant or season farm workers, and homeless populations, preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Business or related fields. Five (5) years of management or work experience in a supervisory capacity may substitute for education.
- Must have at least two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
- Mental Health Professional, Chemical Dependency Professional, and Minority Mental Health Specialist certifications are preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have and maintain a current CPR certification. If not active at time of hire, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Must have and maintain active First Aid certification.
- Must take a TB test annually and at time of hire.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Supervision
This position supervises all clinical and administrative staff at the site. The position will work with and support other Sea Mar employees and patients to help fulfill the organization’s mission.
Salary
- Salary Plan: 87,000.00 USD Annual
What We Offer:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
- We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.
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Behavioral Health Manager Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Comprehensive Healthcare4
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers2
- CONSEJO Counseling and Referral Service1
- State of Washington1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Government & Public Sector1
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across Washington.
- Active clinical licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent in the state of employment
- Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience in behavioral health settings
- Previous supervisory or program management experience overseeing licensed clinical staff
- Familiarity with Medicaid compliance, billing regulations, and managed care documentation standards
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Credible, Netsmart myAvatar, or Epic
- Knowledge of CARF or Joint Commission accreditation standards and quality improvement processes
Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How many behavioral health manager jobs are there in Washington?
There are 8+ behavioral health manager openings in Washington on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Grand Mound, Kennewick, and Pasco. New positions post regularly as employers across Washington hire.
Which Washington cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?
Grand Mound, Kennewick, and Pasco have the most behavioral health manager openings in Washington right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Washington?
Employers hiring behavioral health managers in Washington include Comprehensive Healthcare, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and CONSEJO Counseling and Referral Service, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Washington?
Yes. About 0% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Washington metros.
How do I apply for behavioral health manager jobs in Washington?
You can apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Washington directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Washington location, then apply to each one that fits.
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