DSHS WSH Mental Health Program Specialist

Benefits, including excellent benefits, consultation opportunities, and a chance to work within a multidisciplinary team.

• Conducts Single Bed Certification (SBC) and coordinates with the Residential Support Network (BHO) to ensure compliance with Washington State documentation laws.
• Performs data entry for Nursing Administration and extracts audit data using Excel, Word, charts, and graphs.
• Formats specialized forms for data collection, performance improvement audits, and competency tracking.
• Prepares and formats documents for various nursing department projects as requested.
• Maintains and updates all Nursing Department forms, files, and archives, including quarterly Code Blue Drill reports.
• Updates policy manuals including WSH Policy Manual, SBC, RALs, and Emergency Manuals, while performing audits aligned with DOH and CMS standards.
• Applies clinical judgment to review documentation and communicates findings to the Nurse Manager.
• Provides administrative support to the Nurse Manager and assists with departmental operations.
• Offers guidance and technical support for Pyxis MedStation ES and Wellsky systems, and conducts BHHA Bed Management audits.
• Assists with scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, and administering fit testing as needed.

• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Skillful in the use of computers and different computer programs.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors that maintain respect and the ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented.

• Benefits
• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits

The Department of Social and Health Services’ vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work.