Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare
Hiring organization · Based in Omak, WA
- 1
- open role, live count
- 2.7
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
The organization advertises a $10,000 signing bonus for its Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position. Employee reviews rate pay and benefits favorably at 3.9 out of 5 stars on Indeed, suggesting competitive compensation relative to the region.
The city
Living in Omak, WA
Omak sits in north-central Washington's Okanogan Valley along the Okanogan River, a small agricultural hub near the Cascade foothills. Each August it hosts the famous Omak Stampede. Nurses who choose Omak value quiet rural living, wide-open high-desert scenery, and tight-knit community ties far from metro congestion.
Browse roles in Omak- State price level · Washington
- 7% above the national average
- State index 107.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,002/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $76,544/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC) is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit corporation established in 2002, serving the diverse population of Okanogan County from its facility in Omak, WA.
- Sign-on bonus · 1 role
More about Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare
As the only full-service behavioral health service provider in the county, OBHC offers a comprehensive range of professional services addressing mental health and substance use disorder-related challenges. In addition to its main facility, the organization supports local school districts with onsite mental health services. OBHC is actively recruiting behavioral health professionals, including Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), and offers a $10,000 signing bonus for that role. For nursing professionals, OBHC presents an opportunity to work in a community-based behavioral health setting with a direct impact on the wellness of an underserved rural population. The organization emphasizes a culture of compassion and describes itself as valuing employees and striving to maintain a positive, inspiring workplace. However, employee reviews paint a more mixed picture, with particular concerns around management quality and workplace culture.
OBHC's mission is to provide holistic behavioral health services that promote wellness and sustain recovery in Okanogan County. Its guiding principles emphasize being dependable, transparent, accountable, collaborative, and fiscally responsible, with the goal of providing care that is respectful, accessible, recovery-oriented, and high quality. The organization has identified five core values integrated into its business decisions, shaped in conjunction with these guiding principles.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed shows an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews. The highest-rated category is Pay and benefits at 3.9/5, followed by Work-life balance at 3.6/5. Job security and advancement received 3.2/5. The lowest-rated category is Management at 2.8/5, and Culture received 3.0/5. Employees report appreciating the feeling of personal appreciation, the ability to meet personal goals, and opportunities to learn new things. Identified areas for improvement include trust in colleagues, inclusive work environment, and sense of belonging.
The good
- Strong pay and benefits rating (3.9/5 on Indeed)
- Good work-life balance rating (3.6/5 on Indeed)
- Employees report feeling personal appreciation and ability to meet personal goals
- Opportunities to learn new things in a behavioral health setting
- $10,000 signing bonus for PMHNP role
- Only full-service behavioral health provider in Okanogan County, offering unique community impact
The hard parts
- Low management rating (2.8/5 on Indeed), the weakest category
- Mediocre culture rating (3.0/5) with concerns about trust in colleagues and sense of belonging
- Employees cite need for improvement in inclusive work environment
- Job security and advancement rated below average (3.2/5)
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Jun 19, 2026
- Website
- okbhc.org ↗
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-$10,000 Signing Bonus!
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Omak, WA
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