Behavioral Health Investigation (HSC 4)

Salary: $5,812.00 - $7,817.00 Monthly Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: DOH8847 Department: Dept. of Health Division: Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step 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 Proble