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Regional Director Operations in Washington - Mental Health 901

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Summary

Oversee behavioral health programs across Western Central Washington, ensuring clinical quality, team performance, and financial sustainability while partnering with state and county stakeholders.

Regional Director of Operations – Western Central Washington

Must have Washington State Independent Mental Health License: LICSW, LMFT, LMHC

Location Requirement: Must reside between South Seattle to Olympia (regional travel required)

Not remote. Hybrid role. Must be visiting programs 3-4 days per week. Corporate travel 4-8 times per year (Corporate located in San Francisco, CA)

Directing programs in: Tukwila, Federal Way, Olympia, Tumwater

Lead with Purpose. Drive Impact. Transform Lives.

At Telecare, we don’t just operate programs—we transform lives through recovery-focused behavioral health services. Our leaders are at the center of that mission.

We are seeking a Regional Director of Operations (RDO) to lead a portfolio of programs across Northern Washington. This high-visibility role drives clinical excellence, workforce stability, financial performance, and strategic growth in partnership with county and state stakeholders.

If you are a mission-driven, people-first leader who thrives in complex environments, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale.

Why This Role Matters

As an RDO, you connect strategy to execution—driving measurable outcomes across multiple programs, including:

  • Quality care for individuals with serious mental illness

  • Workforce engagement and retention

  • Strong county and state partnerships

  • Financial health and sustainability

What You’ll Do

Lead Regional Operations

  • Oversee multiple programs with full accountability for performance

  • Execute strategic goals aligned with Telecare’s mission

Drive Clinical Quality

  • Ensure safe, recovery-oriented care

  • Lead quality improvement and compliance efforts

Build High-Performing Teams

  • Coach and develop Program Administrators

  • Strengthen recruitment, retention, and engagement

Strengthen Partnerships

  • Partner with county and state stakeholders

  • Represent Telecare across community and regulatory settings

Own Financial Performance

  • Manage budgets, FTE alignment, and expenses

  • Identify opportunities for efficiency and growth

What Sets You Apart

  • High emotional intelligence and self-awareness

  • Strong financial and operational acumen

  • Proven ability to lead through change and complexity

  • Skilled at building, developing, and holding teams accountable

  • Ability to influence across clinical, HR, finance, and external partners

Operational Excellence at Telecare

We measure success across four pillars:

  • Clinical Quality Excellence – Safe, consistent care

  • Workforce Engagement – Stable, growing teams

  • Customer Satisfaction – Trusted partnerships

  • Financial Security – Sustainable operations

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule:
Full-Time, Salaried | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Participation in a scheduled on-call rotation is required.

Compensation:
Starting salary range: $157,519.25 – $194,565.62 annually
Full range up to $231,611.98

Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive healthcare operations leadership

  • Multi-site leadership experience (behavioral health preferred)

  • Master’s degree in a related field

  • Strong knowledge of labor relations and employment practices

  • Proven success driving operational and financial outcomes

    Why Telecare

    • 60+ years of impact in behavioral health

    • High-visibility leadership opportunity

    • Collaborative, mission-driven culture

    • Partnership with senior leadership across the organization

    EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
    Sign-on bonus eligibility may exclude internal candidates and those employed within the past 12 months.

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