Correctional Health Services Manager en Whatcom County, WA

About the Department

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for the position of Correctional Health Service Manager,a non-commissioned position.  This position oversees the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and efficient physical, behavioral health, and dental care for individuals incarcerated in Whatcom County Corrections Facilities.  This position manages clinical and administrative staff, develops policies and procedures, and collaborates with correctional and public health officials to maintain a safe and effective healthcare environment.

Key Duties include:

• Oversees daily healthcare operations within the Whatcom County Corrections Facilities under the direction of the Chief of Corrections and in collaboration with the Health and Community Services Director.
• Develops, implements, and oversees evidence-based, fiscally responsible, and culturally relevant health programs for incarcerated individuals.
• Works closely with the criminal justice system and law enforcement to develop intervention, treatment, and recovery programming. Provides leadership and coordination for therapeutic court initiatives.
• Utilizes a Recovery Oriented System of Care framework in decision making, planning   and outreach to create pathways for re-entry services.
• Ensures compliance with National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards and accreditation requirements, integrating best practices into correctional health services.
• Responds to community concerns and ensures program compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.

For more information, please review the job description.

Supervisor: Chief of Corrections 

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Minimum Qualifications

Required - ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Administration, Social Work or a closely related field AND 5 (five) years of experience in healthcare management, preferably in correctional or institutional settings INCLUDING 2 (two) years of supervisory experience
  OR
• an Associates’ degree of Applied Science in Nursing or a related field AND 6 (six) years of experience in healthcare management, preferably in correctional or institutional settings INCLUDING 3 (three) years of supervisory experience.
  OR
• a High School Diploma or GED AND 8 (eight) years of experience in healthcare management, preferably in correctional or institutional settings INCLUDING 4 (four) years of supervisory experience. 

• Knowledge of correctional health regulations, including NCCHC, ACA, and HIPAA standards.

• Valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or equivalent allied health field licensure.

• Must have a driving record that meets County standards and possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.  
• Background check including a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation must meet County criteria for law enforcement employees.  

• Ability to obtain NCCHC Certified Correctional Health Professional.

• Due to Civil Service laws and regulations, must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Other Qualifications

REQURIED for a completed application:

1. SELF-EXAM QUESTIONNAIRE: A completed Self-Examination Questionnaire is a mandatory part of this job application and included within the job application for completion. For more information, please review the list of Automatic Disqualifiers.

Optional for a completed application:

1. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If applicable, complete the Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration and upload it and your DD-214. 

2. RESUME AND COVER LETTER:  Please attach a Cover Letter and Resume to your online application.