Crisis Response Team Lead — Behavioral Health

Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS); Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus for external candidates

Job summary

Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) is seeking a Crisis Response Supervisor to provide operational and clinical leadership for OHRS Crisis Services Team, including crisis outreach, co-responder outreach, and crisis stabilization for Thurston and Mason counties. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills, leadership, and experience in crisis intervention.

The role entails supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating with partners and law

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in counseling or a related field.
• Meets WA state qualifications to be a Mental Health Professional.
• Licensed by WA DOH as Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, MFT, Psychologist, BSN/RN, or as a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of crisis programs and staff to ensure full regional coverage.
• Provide supervision, consultation, and guidance for crisis services staff.
• Interpret guidelines and assist staff with technical work and safety planning.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff; provide coaching and corrective action as needed.
• Maintain quality crisis training and best practices for risk assessment and stabilization.
• Track program metrics and prepare required reports; conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and compliant with standards and regulations.
• Respond to critical incidents and provide real-time support and problem solving.
• Support coordination with law enforcement and community stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling or social sciences

WA state qualification as Mental Health Professional

Job description

Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) is seeking a Crisis Response Supervisor to provide operational and clinical leadership for OHRS Crisis Services Team, including crisis outreach, co-responder outreach, and crisis stabilization for Thurston and Mason counties. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills, leadership, and experience in crisis intervention.

The role entails supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating with partners and law