Director of Crisis Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical and dental insurance

Air ambulance coverage

401k with employer match

Long-term disability insurance

Life Insurance $50,000

Job summary

Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare seeks a Director of Crisis Services to provide strategic leadership for our established, high-performing crisis programs. This senior role ensures excellence, growth, and sustainability while fostering collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care.

The Director will partner with executive leaders, clinical managers, and community agencies to deliver high-quality, person-centered crisis response.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Must have full 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 crisis services and ensure excellence, growth, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, clinical leaders, community partners, and staff to deliver high-quality, person-centered crisis services.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

WA DOH licensure: LICSW/LMHC/LMFT

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

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader who thrives in a team-oriented environment. They are skilled at supporting and empowering others, maintaining strong community partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence. They value relationships, understand the importance of workforce stability, and are committed to advancing a high-quality crisis services program that meets the evolving needs of the community.

• 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
• 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.