10 June 2026
Directly from the Washington State Department of Health:
The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance Division (HSQA), is accepting applications to fill two (2) public member positions on the Board of Naturopathy. HSQA is looking for public-spirited individuals willing to study the issues and to make decisions in the public’s best interest.
After reading this recruitment notice, if you or someone you know is qualified and interested in applying for an appointment to the Board of Naturopathy, the application must be completed and submitted online. On the application, select that you are applying for the Board of Naturopathy. We will begin reviewing applications on July 31.
To qualify for this position on the board, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
Public member representatives may not:
- be a member of any other healthcare licensing board or commission.
- have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering healthcare services per RCW 18.36A.150(2).
- have a financial interest in the rendering of health services per RCW 18.36A.150(2).
Members’ responsibilities may include:
- Establishing qualifications for minimal competency to grant or deny licensure of naturopathic physicians.
- Regulating the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under its jurisdiction by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensure.
- Establishing and monitoring compliance with continuing education requirements.
- Ensuring consistent standards of practice.
- Developing continuing competency mechanisms.
- Assessing, investigating, and making recommendations related to complaints against naturopathic physicians which may range from a Notice of Correction to a license revocation.
- Serving as reviewing members on disciplinary cases and serving on disciplinary hearing panels.
- Serving as members of standing committees, when appointed.
- Developing rules, policies and procedures that promote the delivery of quality healthcare to state residents.
The Governor’s Office and the Department of Health seek diversity in board members. We recognize the value variety brings in understanding and serving the people of Washington State and seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and those who provide geographic representation throughout the state.
Health profession boards, commissions, and committees operate under legislative mandate to:
- Protect the health and safety of the public.
- Promote the welfare of the state by regulating the competency and quality of health care providers under their authority.
We appreciate your consideration. If you have any questions about serving on the Board of Naturopathy, please contact us at [email protected].