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Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare reports staffing gains, network gaps and mobile-crisis expansion plans
Summary
David McClain, CEO of Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare, reported new clinical hires, outlined plans to expand a state-funded mobile-crisis response and said network adequacy metrics currently show Okanogan County below regional benchmarks. The board asked for implementation timelines and coordination with law enforcement and social services.
David McClain, CEO of Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare (OBHC), told commissioners the organization recently filled several key clinical positions — including a psychiatric prescriber and a master's-level therapist — and is actively recruiting for remaining roles.
McClain said state network adequacy reporting currently places the county in the red for mental-health and substance-use provider access, but he attributed part…
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