DSHS Maple Lane Clinical Services Manager

State of Washington

WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$164,892 Per Year
SKILLS
Aged Care, Behavioral Health, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Childcare, Clinical Best Practices, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Psychology, Collective Bargaining, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Hospital, Leadership, Legal, Legal Standards, Liability Insurance, Maple, Nonprofit, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Management, Recruiting Strategy, Strategic Planning, Student Loans, Use Tax
LOCATION
WA
POSTED
3 days ago

DSHS Maple Lane Clinical Services Manager

Salary

$150,000.00 - $164,892.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Grand Mound, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-04295

Department

Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division

BHHA

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

  • Description
  • Benefits

Description

Lead at the intersection of clinical care and the legal system.

The Behavioral Health Treatment Center (BHTC) at Maple Lane Campus - part of Washington State Department of Social & Health Services Behavioral Health Administration - is hiring a Clinical Services Manager to lead clinical operations for one of the most specialized populations in the state: individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI).

We encourage you to apply if:

Youre a licensed psychologist with a strong clinical and leadership foundation - someone who has led teams, supervised professional staff, and delivered evidence-based treatment in a residential or inpatient psychiatric setting. You may not have a forensic background yet. Thats okay. If youre grounded in clinical best practice, skilled at building trust with direct reports, and steady under pressure, youll thrive here. This is a forensic-clinical leadership role. You dont need to come in knowing every legal nuance - thats something well teach you.

What we need is your clinical and administrative expertise from day one.

Your first 90 days are about two things: build your foundation and build your relationships. Get to know your team, your programs, and the legal landscape youll be operating in.

Still reading? Take the next step and apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Who Should Apply

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APA, CPA, or regionally accredited institution, with internship from an APA or APPIC accredited program
  • Licensed to practice independently as a Psychologist in Washington State (or licensure in another state with ability to obtain WA licensure within six months)
  • Five years of experience delivering evidence-based treatment of to psychiatric residents in a residential or hospital setting with two years of managerial experience providing clinical supervision to professional staff (may run concurrently with the five year requirement)
  • Strong leadership skills: clinical judgment, independent problem-solving, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and the ability to develop others
  • Working knowledge of budgeting and contract management

Some of What Youll Do

  • Lead clinical operations for the NGRI program - a niche, legally complex population requiring careful clinical and legal judgment
  • Protect the department from legal liability through sound, defensible clinical decision-making
  • Supervise and develop clinical staff, providing both clinical and administrative oversight
  • Oversee the development of high-quality court petitions that meet legal and clinical standards
  • Provide expert court testimony and represent clinical decisions with clarity and credibility
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams in applying evidence-based treatment practices
  • Evaluate program performance and drive continuous quality improvement
  • Partner with leadership on staffing strategy, program growth, and operational readiness

Interested?

Click APPLY and submit your resume and cover letter addressing the required competencies.

Were looking for someone ready to step in and lead - if thats you, dont wait.

Questions?

Email recruiter Kris George at kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 04295.

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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