Addiction Medicine Program Administrator - DC48 - HQ

Addiction Medicine Program Administrator - DC48 - HQ

Salary

$113,538.00 - $126,292.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

HS-HQ-2026-08893

Department

Dept. of Corrections

Division

HS - HQ

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Addiction Medicine Program Administrator

Tumwater, WA

Annual Salary Range: $113,538 to $126,292

Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking an Addiction Medicine Program Administrator.

This position will report to the Health Services Administrator over Addiction Medicine Services.

This position serves as the Administrator providing oversite of implementation and administration of all items agreed upon between the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) and Columbia Legal Services (CLS) for provision of services to OUD diagnosed population. This work will be done in collaboration with the Addiction Medicine providers, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Director of Addiction Medicine and other Health Services leaders and staff with the goal of providing whole person and patient centered Opioid Use Disorder Care with wrap around support.

Application assessment will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible.

"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions."

Duties

Executive Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Provides administrative executive leadership for the statewide Addiction Medicine Program.
• Develops and implements the Departments long-term strategic vision for OUD/MOUD addiction medicine services, in partnership with clinical leadership.
• Leads the statewide implementation of the MOUD expansion strategy.
• Establishes annual program priorities and measurable performance objectives.
• Advises executive leadership on emerging issues, policy decisions, and strategic opportunities.
• Leads enterprise-wide change management initiatives related to OUD/MOUD.

Clinical Program Administration and Policy Development

• Serves as the Departments authority for addiction medicine operational policy.
• Develop statewide policies, clinical protocols, practice standards, and implementation guidance in partnership with the Director of Addiction Medicine.
• Ensuring services remain consistent with community standards of care and evidence-based practice.
• Oversees implementation of MOUD, withdrawal management, recovery supports, and continuity-of-care programs.
• Establishes statewide diversion mitigation strategies.
• Provides operational expert consultation regarding complex addiction medicine cases and operational challenges.

Program Operations, Quality Improvement, and Performance Management

• Develops statewide quality improvement systems for the OUD/MOUD Addiction Medicine Program.
• Establishes performance indicators and dashboards.
• Monitors treatment access, patient outcomes, diversion incidents, and operational performance.
• Conduct program evaluations across all facilities statewide.
• Overseas corrective action planning.
• Utilizes data to improve patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Leads legal and regulatory compliance activities related to addiction medicine.

Budget, Resource Management, and Workforce development

• Develops and administers the statewide OUD/MOUD addiction medicine budget.
• Oversees contracts and grant-funded initiatives for the OUD/MOUD Addiction Medicine Program.
• Determines staffing models supporting statewide implementation.
• Leads OU/MOUD Addiction Medicine team activities.
• Develops statewide workforce education strategies.
• Allocates program resources based on operational priorities.

External Relations and System Collaboration

• Represents the Department before legislative committees, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, advocacy organizations and community partners.
• Collaborates with the HCA, DOH, OCO, CLS, Managed care organizations and treatment providers.
• Develops and maintains statewide partnerships supporting continuity of care.
• Serves as the Departments subject matter expert on ADMINIATRATIVE correctional OUD/MOUD addiction medicine operations.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Competencies:

• Equivalent combination of educational and progressively responsible leadership experience.
• 5 years of progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience, including experience leading complex clinical programs.
• Experience developing healthcare policy and implementing large-scale organizational initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets and supervising professional staff.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with executive leadership and external partners.

Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies:

• Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business administration, Health Policy or closely related field.
• Experience in correctional healthcare operations.
• Experience implementing clinical programs.
• Experience with Health care quality improvement.
• Experience managing grant-funded programs.
• Knowledge of NCCHC and NCQA standards.
• Knowledge of Washington State healthcare systems.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• Addiction medicine principles, MOUD clinical practices, and healthcare administration.
• Quality improvement methodologies, change management.
• Budget development, correctional healthcare operations.
• Public health practices, Healthcare law and regulations.
• Executives' leadership, strategic planning and organizational development.
• Fiscal management, negotiation, and policy development.
• Data analysis, program evaluation
• Public speaking, facilitation, workforce development and relationship management
• Lead large-scale organizational transformation
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Influence executive decision-making
• Analyze complex healthcare systems
• Develop innovative solutions
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Balance competing priorities
• Interpret legislation and regulations
• Foster collaboration across disciplines
• Drive continuous improvement

Supplemental Information

Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• Peoples safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting peoples success: Corrections is committed to our community - understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
• Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge peoples differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

Retirement Options:

• PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, visit the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) or call 800-547-6657.
• PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a PERS-eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they will retire under two different systems/plans. Contact DRS for more information.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email kathey.waggoner@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-907-7808 For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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How many years of progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience, including experience leading complex clinical programs do you possess?

• 1 year experience
• 2 years experience
• 3 years experience
• 4 years experience
• 5 or more years experience

02

Do you possess experience developing healthcare policy and implementing large-scale organizational initiatives?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess experience managing budgets and supervising professional staff?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess experience leading multidisciplinary teams?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess demonstrated experience working collaboratively with executive leadership and external partners?

• Yes
• No

06

3100 - Please indicate your highest level of education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business administration, Health Policy or closely related field
• Masters degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business administration, Health Policy or closely related field

07

Do you possess experience in correctional healthcare operations?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess experience implementing clinical programs?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess experience with Health care quality improvement?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you possess experience managing grant-funded programs?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess the knowledge of NCCHC and NCQA standards?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you possess the knowledge of Washington State healthcare systems?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess Addiction medicine principles, MOUD clinical practices, and healthcare administration?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you possess Quality improvement methodologies, change management?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you possess budget development, correctional healthcare operations?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you possess public health practices, healthcare law and regulations?

• Yes
• No

17

Do you possess executives' leadership, strategic planning and organizational development?

• Yes
• No

18

Do you possess fiscal management, negotiation, and policy development experience?

• Yes
• No

19

Do you possess data analysis, program evaluation experience?

• Yes
• No

20

Do you possess public speaking, facilitation, workforce development and relationship management experience?

• Yes
• No

21

Are you able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences?

• Yes
• No

22

3100 - Are you a current DOC employee?

• Yes
• No

23

3100 - How did you hear about this opportunity?

• Careers.wa.gov; jobs.doc.wa.gov; or governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• DOC social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Job/career fair
• Job boards (Monster. ZipRecruiter, GlassDoor, CareerBuilder)
• WorkSource
• Veteran outreach
• Referral from current DOC employee
• Other

24

3100 - If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? (The below link lists acceptable documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents)

• Yes
• No

25

3100 - If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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