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Salary : $172,050.00 - $182,050.00 Annually Location : King County - Tukwila, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Job Number: 2025-08761 Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services Division: BHA Opening Date: 12/15/2025 Closing Date: 12/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description We are seeking a confident and collaborative leader with strong management experience to provide oversight at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH). In this role, as a Chief Clinical Officer, you will provide oversight and leadership to experienced staff at OHBH. You will partner and work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and the medical staff, along with Psychiatric Nurse Executives and the Nursing Department Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health is an inpatient psychiatric center located in the city of Tukwila, Washington, in King County. OHBH partners with individuals, families, advocates, community healthcare providers, Managed Care Organizations- Administrative Service Organizations, employee organizations, educational organizations, and local and state government systems to provide services to individuals in 19 western Washington counties. OHBH is a 136-bed state psychiatric facility located in Tukwila, Washington and is a center of excellence in the provision of inpatient psychiatric treatment. Telework is an option for this opportunity. King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Some of what you'll do: • Plans, develops, and directs program operations and service delivery for OHBH's psychiatric wards • Ensures program operations and service provide for all patients currently housed in OHBH • Identifies short and long-term organizational goals that are consistent with the OHBH's mission and vision • Tracks progress of goals and alters objectives based on progress • Supervising and completing annual performance evaluations for managers from disciplines of Social Work, Psychology, and Rehabilitation • Provides leadership and support for subordinate supervisors/managers • Oversees census, admissions, transfers, therapeutic services, discharges, and staffing patterns • Assures facility compliance with pertinent WAC's and legal statutes • Oversees and directs all clinical patient care and quality assurance activities related to meeting Washington State licensing standards • Analyzes data to improve organizational performance • Oversees personnel investigations and participates, as needed, in Human Resources/Labor Relations activities • Participates in case reviews • Oversees training services and programs offered to disciplines of Social Work, Psychology, and Rehabilitation Required education and experience: Doctorate clinical degree from an accredited university or professional school in the field of behavioral sciences and valid WA state license in chosen profession. AND At least five years (5) experience working with individuals with serious psychiatric disorders. At least five years (5) supervisory experience. What we're looking for: • Knowledge of advanced principles of management, including management of budgets, deployment of staff to best advantage, selective cuts with least negative impact, management of direct line staff, oversight of multidisciplinary management teams, and diversity/affirmative action • Experience providing direct service/treatment to adults with severe mental illness in a psychiatric facility setting • Management and leadership experience and proven success in leading organizational change • Ability to manage emergent issues, effectively manage time, and make decisions during crisis, balance competing priorities, and set long-term goals • Must have knowledge of psychiatric recovery principles and skills to implement • Must have ability to manage in a collective bargaining environment. • Must have knowledge of DSHS procedures and policies • Knowledge of current forensic/general psychiatry facility practice and related security/safety issues Completed applications will include • Letter of Interest • Resume • Three professional references from current or former supervisors are preferred Questions? Please contact and reference #08761. The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Supplemental Information Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 07-21-2025