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The Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of all people in Washington. Within the Prevention and Community Health Division, the Thriving Children and Youth Section partners with communities across the state to improve access to health services, strengthen systems that support children and families, and advance health equity.
The Adolescent Behavioral Health Coordinator plays a key role in improving behavioral health services for adolescents and young adults throughout Washington. This position helps coordinate the implementation of legislation expanding behavioral health services in School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs), works closely with statewide partners to improve access to care, and helps ensure programs are implemented effectively and equitably. In addition, this position oversees regional suicide prevention initiatives and supports innovative projects designed to improve behavioral health access for youth across Washington.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building partnerships, managing complex initiatives, and creating meaningful system-level improvements that positively impact children, youth, and families.
This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those residing on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders. Quarterly in-person fieldwork throughout WA would be communicated in advance.