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Asian Counseling and Referral Service

BH - Behavioral Health Clinical Director

Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Seniority Level:

Director |

Employment Type:

Full‑time |

Job Function:

Health Care Provider

About the Organization Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond since 1973.

Mission:

ACRS is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well‑being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community‑based services.

Vision:

Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

Values:

We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.

Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.

We believe belonging is essential.

Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.

Schedule Mon-Fri, no weekend work.

Competitive Benefits Package

Pay range: $121,700 to $173,900 annually based on experience.

ACRS pays 100% for employee‑only HMO/Virtual Plus medical benefits. Additional options are covered anywhere from 75% to 85%.

Vision insurance available at a very minimal cost.

ACRS pays 100% of life, AD&D and long‑term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire.

Employer‑paid ORCA card and van‑pool program. Free on‑site parking available at Main Office.

Paid Time Off:

8 hours of vacation accrued monthly from day 1, usable after 6 months.

6 hours of sick leave accrued monthly from day 1, usable once accrued, no waiting period.

32 hours (max) of wellness leave per year, usable upon hire, no waiting period.

13 paid holidays annually.

IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available.

403(b) Retirement Savings Account eligibility.

Simplified Employee Pension available after 2 years.

Employee Assistance Program.

Essential Job Functions

Plans, organizes and directs the core mental health clinical service operations of the BH department, ensuring compliance with state, federal, county, and contract requirements.

Works collectively with the Department Director, Special Programs Director and all department staff in strategic planning and program development for quality whole‑person, whole‑health integrated BH service to the A&NH/PI community.

Supports the financial health of the department, including development and oversight of the annual budget and management of program revenue and costs.

Supervises, trains, and provides clinical and administrative support to BH clinical supervisors, intake coordinator, and other assigned staff.

Develops and coordinates overall core BH staff training, including new staff orientation, state, county, and contract‑required training, clinical, and cultural competency training.

Leads the Quality Assurance process to improve outcomes, workflows, and processes of the BH department.

Represents agency Behavioral Health department at King County and other system meetings as assigned; provides educational training or consultation to community partners, schools, or other institutions.

Attends all agency, program and team meetings, in‑service trainings, and supervision.

Position Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Social or Behavioral Sciences, with a minority mental health specialization and a minimum of three (3) years clinical supervision experience.

Experience with individuals with chronic mental illness and A&NH/PI communities.

Requires Mental Health Professional standing with at least five (5) years experience in mental health services to populations with long‑term mental illness; registered/licensed per WAC requirements.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Ability to provide effective and respectful care responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices; fluency in A&NH/PI language preferred.

Ability to work as a team member with professional and support staff; exercise high degree of judgment and organize multiple tasks/priorities/deadlines.

Knowledge of clinical supervision, case management, program development and administration; theory, practice and principles applicable to mental/emotional illness, social determinants of health, community support model, trends; bicultural interviewing and teaching techniques.

Technical Skills:

Effective use of a personal computer; competency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e‑mail, and data entry; efficient research via internet.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions The position requires regular mobility within the office or workspace, may involve sitting for extended periods, and ability to handle objects, tools, or controls. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required. It is a hybrid role with approximately 40% of the work conducted on‑site and 60% remotely; hybrid work expectations are subject to change at the agency’s discretion.

Location Asian Counseling and Referral Service – Main Office

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711. ACRS does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco‑Free Campus.

Contact If you require accommodation to assist with your job application, please contact recruiting@acrs.org. Our HR team is dedicated to providing alternative means and personalized assistance to ensure your application can be submitted without undue hardship.

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