Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare Board of Directors
Officers
Board President - Susan Craig, retired CWS, Foster Parent Coordinator for DSHS
Vice President - Tiffany Picking, MSW Social Worker for Child Welfare Services of Washington State
Secretary/Treasurer - Sam Cain, MED Counseling Psychology for Child Protective Services
Members
Kathey Ames - Parent Advocate and Retired Teacher
Raul Martinez - Interpreter for Okanogan County Courts and Pastor
Sue Christensen - Elder Care and Advocacy
Mary Kay Vejraska - Insurance Agent/Owner, North Valley Insurance
Mary Doherty - Dean of Wenatchee Valley College
Chrystal Wakeham - Paraeducator Omak School District
Taleah Edmonds - Behavior Intervention Support Specialist for Service Alternative Inc
A Word from Our President
As Board President of Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare, welcome to our website! I hope your visit will encourage you to learn more about the state-of-the art services which are available to the residents of rural Okanogan County. While the dedicated staff of our organization meets the challenge of service delivery on a daily basis, there is always room and opportunity for community members to volunteer their time and talents to support the mission of our agency.
As a Board of Directors, we continually strive to improve and strengthen the myriad of services which are provided by Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare and support the invaluable staff that provides these services. If you would like to join us as a friend of our organization, or perhaps as an applicant for Board membership, the Welcome Mat is out for you!
Suzanne Craig, Board President 2008
The OBHC Board is Now Accepting Board Member Applications
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC) is seeking volunteers to apply for the positions on our Board of Directors. The Board meets approximately one time per month, with occasional sub-committee meetings. The role of the Board is to act as the governing body with fiduciary and oversight responsibilities, to establish corporate management policies, provide direction to the CEO, and make decisions on major OBHC policy level issues.
Volunteers should reside within Okanogan County and have an interest in assisting OBHC in providing quality services to the community. We are seeking members that can provide an expertise and background in business, prevention, law enforcement, local government, health services, cultural and ethnic concerns, experience with specialty populations and/or service recipient, and education. Additionally, the Board is the chief local fundraising entity for the organization through personal contributions and their time and energy. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in significant decisions that contribute to the health, growth, and needs of our community. If you have any questions please contact Katie Gordon at 509-826-8409.
How to Apply
Download an Application Form (PDF): Print and complete our Application for Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare's Board.
By Mail:
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare
Attn: Katie Gordon
1007 Koala Drive
Omak, WA 98841
Email your application and resume to kgordon@okbhc.org
If you would like to drop off your application in person, you can do so Monday through thursday, 8am to 6pm at 1007 Koala Drive, Omak WA 98841
With more than 70 professional full time employees. For the benefit of serving our clients and thanks to the dedicated effort of staff, community leaders, and the OBHC Board of Directors, we were successful in building a beautiful and highly functional 32,000+ sq. ft. integrated facility in Omak, Washington, that opened in the Spring of 2006. We are governed by a thirteen member Board of Directors with diverse representation that includes schools, social agencies, stakeholders, and a broad spectrum of community members.
Our goal for our consumers is to take a responsive approach to their needs, to seek to reduce health disparities, and to be proactive in addressing issues that affect them in their lives.
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