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DSHS OHBH Chief Clinical Officer

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Tukwila, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS OHBH Chief Clinical Officer position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?

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 sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov 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.

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