Director of Crisis Services

Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare; Omak (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Medical and Dental Insurance

100% Paid Critical Illness, Accident,&

Air Ambulance Coverage

401K Plan with Employer Match

Long Term Disability Insurance

$50,000 Employer Provided Life

Job summary

Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Director of Crisis Services to lead a well-established crisis program with strategic direction, quality, and sustainability while fostering compassionate care and accountability.

The role partners with executive leadership, clinicians, and community partners to ensure person-centered crisis responses, build critical relationships, and navigate operational challenges with strong, principled leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Must have WA DOH licensure as LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Two years of crisis experience strongly preferred.
• Two years of behavioral health leadership required.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the crisis services program and ensure excellence, growth, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, clinicians, and community partners to deliver high-quality, person-centered crisis services.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external agencies and stakeholders; drive accountability and compassionate care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work

WA DOH licensure LICSW/LMHC/LMFT

Two years crisis experience

Two years behavioral health leadership

Valid Washington driver’s license

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Crisis Services to provide strategic leadership for our well-established, fully staffed, and high-performing crisis services program. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the continued excellence, growth, and sustainability of crisis response services while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and compassionate care.

The Crisis Services Director will work closely with executive leadership, clinical leaders, community partners, and program staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered crisis services. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, strong operational expertise, and a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain critical relationships with external agencies and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Must have full WA DOH licensure as an LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Two years of crisis experience strongly preferred
• Two years of behavioral health leadership required
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required

Employee benefits Include:

• 100% Paid Medical and Dental Insurance Premium
• 100% Paid Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage Premium
• Air Ambulance Coverage

Employee benefits Include:

• 100% Paid Medical and Dental Insurance Premium
• 100% Paid Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage Premium
• Air Ambulance Coverage
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• $50,000 Employer Provided Life Insurance

Salary Range: $107,650-$112,400 per year depending on experience. And a $12,500 signing bonus in first paycheck with another $12,500 to be paid at one year of employment! This is a full-time, salaried exempt position.