Deputy Assistant Secretary, Statewide Behavioral Health Leadership

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking an experienced executive to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA). This leader will guide internal operations, oversee seven direct reports, and manage approximately 1,633 employees and statewide programs, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship in a complex healthcare system.

The role emphasizes collaborative leadership, patient and staff safety, risk management, and the

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for BHHA and its seven direct reports and approximately 1,633 employees.
• Oversee operational leadership across six behavioral health facilities and statewide programs.
• Direct policy implementation, risk management, major strategic initiatives, and allocation of significant budget resources.
• Strengthen organizational performance through fiscal stewardship, patient and staff safety, and collaborative leadership.

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking an experienced executive to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA). This leader will guide internal operations, oversee seven direct reports, and manage approximately 1,633 employees and statewide programs, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship in a complex healthcare system.

The role emphasizes collaborative leadership, patient and staff safety, risk management, and the