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Regional Director Operations in Washington - Mental Health 901

Telecare Corporation, Sedro-Woolley, WA, United States


Regional Director of Operations - Northern Washington Location Requirement: Must reside between Bellingham and Everett/North Seattle (regional travel required)

Not remote. Hybrid role. Must be visiting programs 3-4 days per week.

Directing programs in: Sedro Wooley, Stanwood, Tukwila.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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