Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

Location: Wasilla, AK 

Reports To: Behavioral Health Program Director

Pay Range: 90-120,000 DOE

Vision
To End Homelessness.

MISSION STATEMENT:
All youth experiencing homelessness and youth at risk of being homeless are empowered to be contributing, self-supporting members of their community.

Job Summary  

The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager provides clinical oversight of all behavioral health services within the residential treatment and behavioral health programs. This position works in close collaboration with the Program Director to ensure the delivery of high-quality, integrated, and trauma-informed care for youth/young adults experiencing homelessness and co-occurring behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager ensures all services are clinically appropriate, evidence-based, and compliant with Alaska state regulations, Medicaid requirements, and agency policy.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide clinical oversight of all behavioral health services, including substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment.
• Work side-by-side with the Program Director to ensure alignment between clinical services and overall program operations.
• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to counselors, and other behavioral health staff.
• Review, approve, and monitor all client treatment plans to ensure they are individualized, measurable, and clinically appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation standards, including OPUS, DAP notes, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Ensure implementation of evidence-based practices, including trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing.
• Provide or support direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family counseling as needed.
• Lead clinical staffing meetings and provide consultation on complex or high-risk cases
• Support crisis intervention, risk assessment, and de-escalation of client situations.
• Lead clinical staffing meetings and provide consultation on complex or high-risk cases.
• Coordinate with medical, mental health, and community providers to ensure integrated care.
• Ensure continuity of care through collaboration with external partners, including hospitals, courts, and social service agencies.
• Provide training, supervision, and performance feedback to clinical staff.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts.
• Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Always represent the organization in a professional and ethical manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDC II) certification required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in behavioral health, case management, or clinical services.
• Experience in clinical supervision or leadership role preferred.
• Strong understanding of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience with treatment planning and clinical documentation compliance.
• If in recovery, must have a minimum of two (2) years in remission and actively engaged in a recovery program.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass state and federal background checks.
• Must obtain and maintain National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License and ability to be insured under agency policy.
• Current QAP and NPI status.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor Supervisor (CDC-S) certification.
• Experience working in residential treatment settings.
• Experience working with youth/young adults experiencing homelessness or high-risk populations.

Skills and Competencies  

• Strong leadership and clinical supervision skills.
• Ability to provide sound clinical judgment in high-stress and crisis situations.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health systems, housing resources, and community support.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered care.
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations and support staff in real time.
• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and initiative.

  DISCLAIMER:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.