Director of Crisis Services

Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 108,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Critical Illness Coverage

Air Ambulance

401K Match

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Director of Crisis Services to lead a mature crisis program with strategic oversight. The role focuses on growth, sustainability, and a culture of collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care.

The successful candidate will have WA licensure (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT), a Master's in a relevant field, and proven leadership in behavioral health. This is a full-time, exempt position with strong community partnerships and impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work is required.
• Two years of crisis experience preferred.
• Two years of behavioral health leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for crisis services and drive program growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, clinical leaders, and community partners.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered crisis services and operational excellence.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Operational excellence

Education

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

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.