NEOGOV · 5 days ago
Behavioral Health Crisis Response Coordinator (MA4/OTA)
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $94K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Behavioral Health Crisis Response Coordinator to support the implementation of Section 3 of SB 6251, ensuring Tribal voices inform crisis response in Washington. The role involves coordinating regional behavioral crisis response services and developing protocols in collaboration with Tribes to enhance services for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide direction and coordinate Tribal engagement for SB 6251
Coordinate any Tribal engagement activities with HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR)
Provide senior level analysis and consultation to DBHR management, staff, and Tribal health partners regarding complex issues that impact behavioral health programs and policies for the AI/AN community
Develop strategic forums to gather regular feedback from Tribes and IHCP representatives to improve the coordination of regional behavioral health crisis response services activities
Support HCA divisions, State agencies and other partners on Tribal engagement recommendations and Tribal priorities
Partner with DBHR to analyze Behavioral Health - Administrative Services Organization and managed care contract issues
Coordinate government-to-government meetings with Tribes to establish Tribal Crisis Coordination Protocols between Tribe/State that outline protocols for the delivery of crisis services within Tribal communities
Review Tribal Crisis Coordination Protocols plans with key regional crisis partners
Track and document Tribal Crisis Coordination Protocols and provide statewide reports
Research, create, and formalize processes for monitoring and resolution of concerns brought forth by Tribes
Analyze and update strategic and long-range planning activities regarding Tribal Crisis Coordination Protocols. Establish and document formal protocol development processes
Participate in all 988 implementation workstreams and committees, including the Tribal 988 subcommittee
Liaise information gathered by Tribal and IHCP partners through all subcommittees to all 988 and crisis response committees
Coordinate and organize the Tribal 988 Subcommittee and Tribal Centric Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social work, or closely related field
Four years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations, which includes
One year or more experience working in or with an Indian Health Service (IHS)-funded program, including direct service IHS programs and Tribal health programs operating under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or urban Indian organizations, including urban Indian health programs receiving IHS funds
Associate degree in a related field
Six years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations, which includes
One year or more experience working in or with an Indian Health Service (IHS)-funded program, including direct service IHS programs and Tribal health programs operating under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or urban Indian organizations, including urban Indian health programs receiving IHS funds
Eight years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations, which includes
One year or more experience working in or with an Indian Health Service (IHS)-funded program, including direct service IHS programs and Tribal health programs operating under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or urban Indian organizations, including urban Indian health programs receiving IHS funds
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
A master's degree with major study in public health, public administration, social work, or closely related field and two years' experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
One year or more experience working in behavioral health crisis services, including direct involuntary crisis services or as a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) or mobile crisis staff person or supervisor
Five years or more experience working in or with an IHS-funded program, including direct service IHS programs and Tribal health programs operating under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or urban Indian organizations, including urban Indian health programs receiving IHS funds
Personal knowledge and understanding of tribal government operations of Washington state government operations
Experience in overseeing, implementing, or practitioner on a mobile crisis program or other related crisis service
Ability to be self-directed and manage multiple and often times competing priorities
Experience in one or more of the following: Managing or implementing government contracts, including managing federal grant awards
Grant management
Project management
Grant writing
Benefits
Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve
A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered
A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
A great total compensation and benefit package
A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
And free parking!
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
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.
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.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
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.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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