DSHS Health Services Manager
We’re seeking the Special Commitment Center ’s (SCC) next Health Services Manager to manage all aspects of the SCC Medical Clinic.
In this role, you will promote and ensure equitable and accessible medical care for the residents at SCC through overseeing operations and coordinating their healthcare. You will play a pivotal role in working with other Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) medical clinics to standardize process and policy, and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure that best medical practice standards are upheld.
At SCC you will work with a collegial team of dedicated medical personnel and receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Additional benefits include job security, a comprehensive medical benefits package, and a pension plan.
SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you’ll do:
- Represent SCC in administration wide work groups
- Lead policy development and implementation of health clinic policies and procedures
- Conduct regular rounds of medical department to identify and address hazards
- Facilitate staff meetings
- Lead efforts to obtain insurance coverage for SCC residents
- Manage billing information and requests
- Lead emergency planning efforts for clinic
- Serve as the hiring supervisor for the clinic
- Provide operational oversight and management to clinic staff
What we’re looking for:
Professionals with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, healthcare management or related and five years of progressively responsible medical clinic management experience and knowledge of the behavioral health medical system in Washington state, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.
Questions? Email: and reference job number 11394.
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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