What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS BHA Deputy Executive Officer position at State of Washington?
DSHS BHA Deputy Executive Officer
The Deputy Executive Officer (DEO) reports to the Executive Officer (EO) of the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center (BHTC) and is a member of the BHTC Executive Leadership Team. Six positions report to the DEO. They include BHTC Program Directors on Maple and Brockmann campuses, the Policy Manager, the Contracts Manager, and the Religious Services Coordinator. The DEO oversees the operations of the Brockmann Campus, which will serve 48 clients. The Deputy also has oversight of the Community Advisory Board and maintains all public relations for the community of Vancouver. The Deputy may also be the EO’s designee in their absence.
The DEO has responsibility for daily Campus-wide administrative and business operations at Brockmann Campus. You'll work with the state hospitals to identify resident transfers in and out of Brockmann Campus and all Maple Lane units to include Steilacoom Unit. As DEO, you will collaborate with the Admission Coordinator to ensure all policies and procedures are met timely and all transfers between both campuses are align with state regulations.
You will provide leadership and strategy to DSHS BHTC Program Directors on the Brockmann Campus and each Maple Lane Unit. In coordination with the Program Directors, you'll provide supervision of ongoing performance of the facilities. As an Executive Member, you will initiate and review all resident and staff incidents and provide corrective actions as necessary in response to less-than-optimal performance or performance that poses a safety risk.
Brockmann is a key business unit of DSHS's Behavioral Health Administration, where our dedicated staff offers residents enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting, preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.
Some of What you will do
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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Join our team as a Job Title at our newest behavioral health treatment campus, Brockmann, in Vancouver, WA.
Behavioral Health Treatment Center Brockmann offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed, in need of competency restoration, or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State’s vision of community-based care. Treating residents in smaller facilities helps them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections.
The DEO has responsibility for daily Campus-wide administrative and business operations at Brockmann Campus. You'll work with the state hospitals to identify resident transfers in and out of Brockmann Campus and all Maple Lane units to include Steilacoom Unit. As DEO, you will collaborate with the Admission Coordinator to ensure all policies and procedures are met timely and all transfers between both campuses are align with state regulations.
You will provide leadership and strategy to DSHS BHTC Program Directors on the Brockmann Campus and each Maple Lane Unit. In coordination with the Program Directors, you'll provide supervision of ongoing performance of the facilities. As an Executive Member, you will initiate and review all resident and staff incidents and provide corrective actions as necessary in response to less-than-optimal performance or performance that poses a safety risk.
Brockmann is a key business unit of DSHS's Behavioral Health Administration, where our dedicated staff offers residents enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting, preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.
Some of What you will do
- Ensure Administrative policies and practices and effectively supports high-quality services and a safe and healthy environment for staff. You have oversight of the policy and work procedures work for the Brockmann Campus. You'll review policies and ensure implementation of policy and procedures are timely.
- Develop organizational compliance and regulation for the Brockmann Campus. Ensure laws, procedures, and policies--including relevant Department of Health regulations, Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Lead and directs policy development to follow appropriate compliance standards while also consulting with relevant agencies and the Attorney General Office.
- Provide oversight to the Director at the Residential Transition Facilities. Provide the strategic and operational framework for office-wide and external behavioral healthcare workforce strategies for Brockmann Campus to attract more qualified healthcare professionals. You'll work closely with Talent Acquisitions to develop advertisements, budgeting for recruitment efforts that include paying for ads, attending conferences/workshops/hosting/attending job fairs, and managing various distribution lists with external organizations. You'll attend/serve on any internal BHA workforce committee alongside the Operations Administrator.
- Promote effort to establish the Campus as an Employer of Choice. Foster an environment conducive to the recruitment and retention of quality healthcare staff. Guide the development of robust recruitment strategy for all staff at all levels, particularly positions that are difficult to fill.
Supervise and advise a team of leaders to ensure a consistent standardized approach in the non-clinical aspects of the organization. Engage, support, and oversee performance management and evaluations of employees; create high-performing employees and teams. - Create decision packages consistent with the short and long-term plans for the Brockmann Campus.
- Master of Health Administration, Social Services, or related field and at least seven years progressively responsible human services hospital and/or institutional management experience in a large, complex and highly represented organization.
- Consideration will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree in health administration or related field as well as nine years progressively responsible human services hospital and/or institutional management experience in a large, complex and highly represented organization.
- Relevant experience will substitute year for year for education.
- Please submit a resume and three professional references with current contact information.
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.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, you are encouraged to contact Kathy.Simmons@dshs.wa.gov or call 360-725-5810 and reference job number 01610.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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Salary : $125,000 - $142,512
