Supervisor Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$49.65-$77.08/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor assumes primary responsibility for all aspects of care for both adolescent and adult patients, including meeting budgetary requirements, monitoring quality assurance, patient flow, system improvements, patient satisfaction, clinical staff development and maintaining compliance with the Joint Commission, WAC, DOH, HCA and other regulatory requirements.
This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, policies, budget and programs that supports our strategic plan. Hires, orients and supervises the performance of employees and conducts performance evaluations, implements coaching strategies and progressive discipline as needed.
Incumbents in this position will assist the Behavioral Health Outpatient Manager and Clinical director in administrative functions.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Mental Health discipline and completion of Chemical Dependency courses per WAC 246-811-076
- Upon hire: Washington Marriage and Family Therapist License, or
- Upon hire: Washington Mental Health Counselor License, or
- Upon hire: Washington Mental Health Counselor Certificate, or
- Upon hire: Washington Counselor Certified Adviser Certification, or
- Upon hire: Washington Counselor Certified Certification, or
- Upon hire: Washington Advanced Social Worker License, or
- Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License, or
- Upon hire: Washington Social Worker Certificate
- Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.
- 3 years experience counseling individuals with mental health/substance use, co-occurring disorders.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years in a clinical supervision role within a Licensed Washington State behavioral health agency
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory.
Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor manages daily clinical operations, including staff supervision, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. They are also responsible for developing strategic policies, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality patient care for adolescent and adult populations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline and possess a valid Washington state clinical license. A minimum of three years of experience in counseling individuals with mental health or substance use disorders is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
In Washington, the Behavioral Health weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$74k (26 salary observations; 56 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (382 salary observations; 1,839 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $103k–$160k | Behavioral Health median $47k (middle half $42k–$53k)111 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Washington vs national | $74k median in Washington | $77k nationally (−5%)26 state / 382 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$123k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Washington | 13 active | 772 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% remote · 20% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +6.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Supervisor Behavioral Health at Providence a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$132k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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