988 Clinical Manager, Chat & Text

Clinical Manager, Chat & Text – Fully Remote | $95,000–$105,000 annually | Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Fully Remote. Candidates must reside in Washington, Arizona, Texas, or Ohio.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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.

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

• 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:get-involved/careers/benefits/ Ready to Lead With Purpose?