EMPLOYER EXTRA: Behavioral Health Administration

Extra Extra: Behavioral Health Administration

Multiple Positions are available!

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) transforms lives by supporting sustainable recovery, independence and wellness. We do this through funding and supporting effective prevention and intervention services for youth and families, and treatment and recovery support for youth and adults with addiction and mental health conditions (also known as behavioral health). It operates three state psychiatric hospitals and the Office of Forensic Mental Health Services that deliver high-quality services to adults and children with complex needs.

We’re seeking for the following roles:

• The Office of Forensic Mental Health Services – Pierce County, King County, and the Southwest Region (Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat counties)
  • DSHS BHA Forensic Navigator – Flexible/Hybrid
• Western State Hospital (WSH) – Lakewood, WA
  • DSHS BHA Institution Counselor 3
  • DSHS WSH Program Specialist 3
  • DSHS WSH Institution Counselor 2
  • DSHS WSH Registered Nurse 2
  • DSHS WSH Forensic Care Associate 3
  • DSHS WSH Office Assistant 3
  • DSHS WSH Food Service Worker
  • DSHS WSH Security Guard 2
  • DSHS FFA Warehouse Operator 2
• Child Study and Treatment Center (CSTC) – Lakewood, WA
  • DSHS CSTC Registered Nurse 2
  • DSHS CSTC Psychiatric Care Counselor 1 (On-Call)
• Pierce County Special Commitment Center (SCC) – Steilacoom, WA
  • DSHS SCC Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2

Some positions will be reopening after they close if we’re looking for more candidates. Please stay tuned and check these and more jobs here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington

Why choose DSHS/BHA?

• Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
• Covered by Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
• Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• The amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us.

To apply?

All interested and qualified candidates should click on the “Apply Now” button to submit application online. Email Jie Zeng at jie.zeng@esd.wa.gov  for additional questions.