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Behavioral Health Investigation (HSC 4) DOH8847
State of Washington
Dept. of Health
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$5,812 - $7,817
per month
Type
Full-Time
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March 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This remote job with the Washington State Department of Health involves traveling around the state to inspect and investigate behavioral health facilities, ensuring they follow health and safety rules for patients and staff.
You'll plan inspections, interview people, check records and environments for risks, and report any issues to help enforce regulations.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in health inspections or investigations who enjoys fieldwork, problem-solving, and working independently while supporting public safety.
Key Requirements
- Six years of experience applying state and federal health and safety standards in inspections, investigations, auditing, or accreditation
- Experience in law, criminal justice, law enforcement, or related fields as an alternative pathway
- Ability to conduct on-site fieldwork throughout Washington State (about 55% of time)
- Skills in interviewing staff, residents, and stakeholders to gather information
- Proficiency in observing and evaluating facilities for safety hazards like infection control, air quality, and physical environment
- Knowledge of reviewing policies, procedures, and personnel records for regulatory compliance
- Strong professional judgment and technical knowledge in behavioral health or health care settings
Full Job Description
This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents.
Field work throughout Washington State is required and is expected to comprise approximately 55% of work time.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the Behavioral Health Investigation team, you will conduct on-site and off-site inspections and investigations in multiple geographic areas within Washington State to determine compliance with state and federal health and safety standards and regulations in public and privately-owned behavioral health providers or programs applying professional judgement, skills, and technical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Lead and direct initial and routine inspections and/ or complaint investigation coordination of assigned facilities in the direction of the supervisor.
- Develop an overall approach and create an inspection or investigation plan by gathering information on past inspections, complaints, current laws and rules, team member/co-worker input for planning and organizing inspection or investigation processes.
- Collect information by interviewing staff, residents, family members or representatives, providers, agency/facility personnel, other interested or affected parties, and review documents, policies, and procedures.
- Observe and evaluate the health care facility or agency treatment program as well as operation of facility health and safety activities during inspections and investigations for compliance with health and safety standards.
- Use environmental measurement instruments to collect information about the facility and observe environments for safety hazards including slip hazards, air quality, and hygiene, infection control, food safety, and physical environment.
- Review policies and procedures to evaluate the regulated health care facility or program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
- Review health care facility staff or personnel records to evaluate compliance with required personnel requirements.
- Identify findings in state and federal inspections and investigations to compile and prepare necessary documentation of deficiencies or violations in support of proposed corrective or legal action.
- Serve as primary point of contact with the facility representative and Office of Health Systems Oversight management during an inspection or investigation.
Why You’ll Love This Role
As an agency expert, you’ll provide support and guidance for Health Service Consultant Inspectors and Investigators and for general inquiries made by customers or interested parties.
Applying technical knowledge and observations skills, the HSC 4 position coordinates with other state agencies, federal agencies, environmental and public health programs, and organizations to ensure facilities and programs meet established health and safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed.
Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Six (6) years of experience in applying state and federal health and safety standards and regulations in a survey, inspection, investigation, auditing, or accreditation environment, or experience working in law, criminal justice, law enforcement, or public safety, social work, social science, counseling, public or private sector health-related industry, or other related field.
Option 2: A bachelor’s degree or higher in law, criminal justice, law enforcement or public safety, social work, social science, counseling, public health, health care administration, or other related field. AND
Two (2) or more years of experience in applying state and federal health and safety standards and regulations in a survey, inspection, investigation, auditing, or accreditation environment or in a public or private sector health-related industry, or other related field.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
- Cultural Humility - Models and facilitates the development and integration of diverse perspectives through learning about and honoring the different cultures represented in the agency.
- Equity and Inclusion - Removes barriers to accessing shared resources and promotes a culture of equity, social justice, and belonging.
- Achievement Orientation - Adds value through personal contribution, technical knowledge, and group achievements.
- Analysis and Problem Solving - Demonstrates ability to identify problems and address them by designing effective solutions.
- Communication - Delivers accessible communications (written, oral, and visual) that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Customer and Public Service Orientation - Consistently demonstrates the commitment and capacity to provide culturally relevant services to customers and the residents of Washington.
After a conditional offer of employment, a criminal history background check will 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 position.
Preferred Qualifications
While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.
Licensed as an independent clinical counselor in the State of Washington or eligible to obtain licensure within six (6) months of hire.
A licensed independent clinical counselor includes: substance use disorder professional certification, mental health counselor license, marriage and family therapist license, and social worker independent clinical license.
- Experience in environmental health or registered as an Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian.
- A master’s degree in law, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, social work, social science, counseling, public health, health care administration, or other related field.
- Experience working with and interpreting state laws, or federal regulations related to behavioral health agencies or other regulated licensed or certified health care facilities.
Employee Benefits
We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance.
You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today.
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage.
Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.
Office of Health Systems Oversight (OHSO) is to support the department’s mission by contributing to safe care for Washingtonians by providing oversight of state-licensed and federally regulated clinical and behavioral health entities, and by ensuring they meet applicable standards.
We achieve this through timely, comprehensive, consistent, and fair inspections, investigations, providing reports that identify areas of non-compliance with existing regulations and, when required, initiate enforcement action to protect the public.
Apply today and contribute to this strong foundation of Washington’s public health system!
About the Washington State Department of Health
We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health.
Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.
At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health.
Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.
Working Conditions:
The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Setting:
This position works in multiple geographic regions within Washington state. Duties require regular in-person attendance and travel to various locations throughout the state.
When not traveling for work, the incumbent may work from a DOH facility or alternate location. The official duty station is home-based.
Schedule:
This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to meet business demands and deadlines, and/or critical deadlines or address workload peaks.
May be asked to work on Holidays and weekends. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.
Travel Requirements:
Regular travel is required to meet with customers and to perform the functions of the position, including but not limited to on-site investigations of facilities.
Locations for travel include medical facilities throughout the State.
When traveling for work, the position may require traveling alone or with another employee for multiple days and nights in or out of state.
When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.
Tools & Equipment:
- This position uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and when in the office, the position may also require the use of a printer, phone, fax machine, and/or copy machine.
Customer Interactions:
The position frequently engages (likely daily) with customers in a variety of settings. This includes facilities, patients, or complainants, some of whom may be angry, distraught, or frustrated.
Duties may also require presentations to industry associations, onsite attendance at assigned facilities, and phone interface with facility staff and patients.
Contact with other state, federal, CMS, other agency staff, or external customers may be required.
Other:
The duties of this position may require the incumbent to complete an identity verification/validation process to gain authorized access to a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services system to perform the essential functions of the position.
This verification/validation process may require the incumbent to provide government-issued identification, current photo/image, and social security number, and credit report.
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APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.
Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable).
List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.
Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Kristina Cox at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8847.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
Additional Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.
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