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Health Services Manager 3 - SCCC
State of Washington
Dept. of Corrections
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$123,816 - $130,320
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing all health care operations at a state correctional facility, ensuring smooth delivery of medical, dental, mental health, and related services to inmates while managing staff, resources, and budgets efficiently.
The role acts as the top health authority, focusing on quality care, compliance with laws, and preparing patients for release into the community.
It's ideal for experienced healthcare leaders with strong management skills who thrive in high-stakes, 24/7 environments like prisons.
Key Requirements
- Advanced education or certification in healthcare administration (e.g., MSN, MPH, MHA, FACHE, CCHP)
- Proven experience in planning, leading, and controlling healthcare operations in a complex or multi-facility setting
- Ability to manage and supervise diverse health services including medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, and mental health
- Skills in resource optimization, including efficient use of staff, equipment, supplies, and budgets
- Demonstrated leadership in fostering employee development, effective communication, and high ethical standards
- Knowledge of state laws, health policies, and quality assurance for incarcerated populations
- Experience with administrative oversight of medical records, scheduling, care coordination, and reentry programs
Full Job Description
Health Services Manager 3
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
Aberdeen, WA.
Annual salary: $123,816.00-$130,320.00
Monthly salary: $10.318.00-$10,860.00
Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (0800-1630) Monday-Friday (Sat/Sun off)
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Health Services Manager 3 for the Stafford Creek Corrections Center located in Aberdeen, WA.
This position is considered the facility health authority.
This position is responsible for the implementation and delivery of health care policy and proactive throughout the complex or in the reception center function.
Management functions including planning, leading and controlling the work performed by the Health Services across the correctional complex of facilities or in the reception center function.
In addition, this position is responsible for the cost-effective use of DOC resources in facility health care operations.
Responsibilities include efficient utilization of DOC staff, equipment, and supply resources.
This position provides direct administrative leadership in the delivery of health services to patients in the reception center or multiple facility complex operating 24 hours a day 7 days per week according to applicable state laws and the approved health plan.
In the reception center or multiple facility complex setting, this position effectively and efficiently provides a health care delivery system which includes primary, secondary, and tertiary care.
The incumbent supervises and manages all offsite and in person health care, including inpatient hospital services and outpatient which includes scheduled and emergency medical care, nursing, dental, pharmacy, radiology and laboratory, mental health, health services reentry, life skills with care and emphasis on improving patient health standards in preparation for transition into the community.
The incumbent also provides oversight to administrative support services for healthcare operations to include medical record management, scheduling, care coordination and the resolutions department.
The health authority is a designated individual that is tasked with ensuring the organization and delivery of all health care in the facility.
This health authority is a person who by education, experience, or certification (e.g.
MSN, MPH, MHA, FACHE, CCHP) is capable of assuming responsibility for arranging all levels of health care and ensuring quality and accessible health servicers for incarcerated individuals.
- A detailed resume
- A cover letter
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives’. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov
Application assessment will be ongoing; the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.
Requirements
Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the Health Care units:
- Assure the appropriate and optimum use of DOC resources.
- To enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal, supervisory meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Inspire effective respectful communications throughout the organization.
- Maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct.
- Demonstrate thorough consistent leadership equity, diversity, inclusivity, and respectful interactions.
- Support the Department of Corrections’ goals to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
- Direct and manage complex and diverse health services.
- Supervise and coordinate all patients’ health care and treatment with employed or contract health care professionals and community health care institutions and providers.
Budget planning, development and management:
- Manage a health care budget that consists of a cost-effective delivery system including negotiation, written spending authority, and monitoring of contract compliance acquisition.
- Participate in state committees and planning groups to formulate policy.
Monitor, coordinate and negotiate the contracting process for local Client Services Contracts, affiliation agreements and emergency services:
- Monitor compliance of professional licenses to ensure initial and continuous licensures in the State of Washington.
- Monitor compliance and ensure all TB tests; maintain a copy of license to do business in Washington State and professional liability insurance.
Other administrative/managerial responsibilities:
Draft and/or finalize resolution/complaint responses, personnel actions, reports, information requests and responses for work unit or other government entities.
Investigate and obtain information used in responses such as DOC policies, procedures, directives, RCW’s, WAC’s, and health record information.
Coordinate and/or participate in hiring processes. Implement recruitment plans and screen applications.
Develop and prepare questions, schedule candidates, secure interview room, oversees pre-exposed questions, lead and/or participate in interview panels, conduct reference checks, recommend selection of applicants and compensation according to rules/contracts.
Monitor and ensure compliance with standards for health care, DOC policies, collective bargaining process, and impact of state legislative processes:
- Review policies and procedures for health care and the institution at large facilities and provide input for updating current policies.
- Develop, revise, and implement necessary Operational Memoranda.
- Implementation of all pertinent division directives.
- Co-chair the facility CQIP Quality Management Committee; local QRR meetings and participates in self-audit monitoring of data and quality metrics.
Designated facility health authority:
- Responsible for determining facility leadership responsibility is delegated equitably.
- Responsible for expert collaborative communication with HQ and other executives regarding health services operations and effectiveness.
Lead delivery of healthcare system at the facility to support agency mission:
- Direct delivery of agency mission critical healthcare services.
- Develop and implement facility strategic long-term operating plans, goals and objectives in alignment with the Appointing Authority.
- Proactively monitor compliance and quality improvement impacting health services.
- Analyze and implement assigned facility health services policies.
- Oversee, training and provide work direction to a wide variety of staff including administrative and advanced professional-based healthcare clinical disciplines.
- Assure quality of services operations.
Authorize designee from DOC Health Services Headquarters for operations effectiveness, improvement and monitoring for agency mission implementation:
- In consultation with HSA the lead HSM provides feedback, recommendations regarding leadership.
- Innovate and collaborate to improve health care services precedent utilizing state-of-the-art tools, resources and evidence based methodologies.
- Interpret and implement mission critical agency initiatives from conceptual or complex state into functional/operational processes at the local facility.
Authorized designee for Health Services communication regarding the facility:
- Designated lead for communication with outside agencies which includes notifying family members for seriously ill patients, regulatory entities such as OCO, DRW, DOH, Unions and other community partners.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of supervisory management experience in an acute or ambulatory health care system
- Extensive experience in leadership and administering health care services in a diverse organizational unit that includes outpatient, inpatient, dental care, optometry, mental health, physical therapy and several professional disciplines.
AND
Analysis – Uses data and information in a clear and rationale thought process to access and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions.
Identifies key facts, understands the nature and relationship between data and elements, recognizes underlying principles or patterns in an array of data, determine if additional data should be collected.
Uses judgement and critical thinking in the absence of clear guidelines to draw conclusions about further actions.
Observation and Inspection – Critically observes and inspects people, conditions, and the environment to detect problems.
Acutely aware of critical details, alert and attentive when performing other work, understands normal conditions and constantly compares the status to the norm to identify subtle changes and incremental deviation, makes informed judgement about when a change in status must occur and determines appropriate action.
Uses insight to identify contributing and mediating factors. Understands that documentation and other forms of communication causes others to understand and take appropriate action.
Decisiveness – Makes timely decisions without sacrificing quality even under ambiguous circumstances or when data is limited.
Recognizes when a decision must be made and moves forward, delegates decision making authority, appropriately advocates for important patient care objectives, and finds common ground and solutions among diverse interests.
Desired Qualifications:
- Masters in Health Administration or Master in Business Administration/Master in Public Administration with a Health Services Administration concentration. ACHE certification, a plus.
- CA/CQI experience.
- Bachelor’s degree involving major study in health services or related field.
- Extensive prior health care administration in an adult correctional environment or similar institution.
Additional Information
Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
Our Core Values:
- Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
- People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
- Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
- Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.
We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.
A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.
If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.
A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.
When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
- Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
- Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.
You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:
Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
- Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
- Promote inclusiveness.
- Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.
Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.
For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email lindsey.martinez@doc1.wa.govor call at (425) 760-4485.
For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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