State of Washington · 2 months ago
DSHS Assistant Secretary of Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration
Bay View, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe State of Washington is seeking a DSHS Assistant Secretary for the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration, responsible for leading one of the state's largest systems of care. This role involves overseeing state hospitals and programs, ensuring operational stability, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Ensure BHHA’s 24/7 facilities are prepared to manage high-stakes incidents and safety concerns with consistency and confidence
Build a respectful, accountable culture by addressing workplace concerns directly, strengthening engagement, and increasing leadership visibility
Break down silos and foster alignment between headquarters and field operations
Represent BHHA with clarity and confidence in legislative, external, and senior-level forums
Provide timely, solution-focused briefings to the Secretary and DSHS leadership on emerging priorities, risks, and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Experience in executive leadership in complex systems
Crisis management and decision-making skills
Ability to lead organizational change and culture building
Strategic communication and influence capabilities
Political and stakeholder acumen
Collaboration and partnership skills
Operational and financial stewardship experience
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Social Services, Health and Human Services, or related fields
Benefits
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket.
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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State of Washington
Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.
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Matt Manweller
State Representative
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