988 Clinical Manager, Chat & Text

Description 988 Clinical Manager, Chat & Text Fully Remote | $95,000-$105,000 annually | Full-Time, Exempt Location: Candidates must reside in Washington, Arizona, Texas, or Ohio. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Make an impact when it matters most Crisis Connections is seeking an experienced clinical leader to oversee the daily operations and clinical quality of our 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat and Text Program . This fully remote role offers the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, accessible crisis support through chat and text. As the 988 Clinical Manager, Chat & Text , you'll combine clinical leadership with operational management, helping ensure people experiencing emotional distress or crisis receive timely support, risk assessment, safety planning, and connections to appropriate resources. What You'll Do Lead and support a multidisciplinary 988 Chat & Text team. Oversee clinical quality, daily operations, staffing, performance, and service delivery. Provide clinical supervision, case consultation, contact review, and staff feedback. Monitor program metrics and ensure compliance with 988, contractual, accreditation, and organizational standards. Support implementation of new services, technology, training, and operational improvements. Collaborate with Crisis Connections leaders and external partners. Remain connected to frontline chat and text services and lead by example. Requirements What You'll Bring Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. Independent or associate behavioral health licensure, with the ability to obtain the applicable Washington State credential. Ability to meet Washington State Mental Health Professional requirements. 4-5+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health crisis work. Strong knowledge of crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, clinical supervision, and behavioral health standards. Excellent written and digital communication skills. Experience with crisis chat/text, web-based crisis services, or digital contact center environments is strongly preferred. Benefits Explore Crisis Connections employee benefits at: Ready to Lead With Purpose? If you're an experienced behavioral health leader who can combine strong clinical judgment with effective people and program management, we encourage you to apply and help strengthen the future of 988 digital crisis support. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crisis Clinic