Eastern State Hospital ramps up hiring efforts

Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake recently held job fairs in an effort to fill new positions at the state-owned mental health facility.

“We’re expanding, we have a new ward,” ESH’s Julie Allen, human resources director said. “That’s why we’re looking and actively recruiting.” The increase in staffing was necessary with the expansion of mental health services, particularly on the forensics side, Allen explained.

It’s a competitive world for the pool of prospective employees, especially with Spokane and its many health-related facilities so close.

“It doesn’t sound like a long commute, but...