Psychologist 4, WA State Department of Corrections (Monroe, WA.)

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Duties

The licensed Psychologist 4 provides mental health services in a residential level of care setting for patients that meet this level of care per WA DOC Health plan for incarcerated individuals. The Psychologist 4 will be providing and supervising mental health assessments, evaluations, and 1:1 and group treatment for mentally ill patients for: crisis intervention and stabilization, acute care, and mental health treatment as outlined in the patient's mental health treatment plan. The Psychologist 4 also directs, coordinates, and provides expert level supervision for staff in the delivery of Mental Health Services.  

These duties include: developing, implementing, and monitoring performance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure cross unit standardization and quality control for Psychological services provided. This supervision includes administrative, clinical, and unit therapeutic programing of a Residential Treatment Unit (RTU).  

• Provide clinical supervision for Psychologist 3, Psychology Associate, Corrections Mental Health Counselor staff and interns per DOC policies and DOH RCW's.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment conferences, patient prognosis and screening and transfer/placement meetings.
• Direct supervision of mental health staff, individual and group supervision and consultation meetings. 
• Provide supervision with crisis assessments and counseling, suicide assessments and management, diagnostics and testing.  
• Assist staff with appropriate referrals and diagnostic clarification as needed, as well as helping to determine when patients should be referred out an a RTU or to a less restrictive setting. 
• Serve as a consultant to the Health Services Manager, Chief Psychologist, Clinical Director, and Superintendent.
• Complete necessary documentation in a timely manner per DOC policy and protocol.  

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Counseling or Psychology from an accredited school or department of Psychology whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Possession of a current license to practice psychology in the state of Washington.

• Three years of Postdoctoral Psychology experience.
• One year of experience as a supervisor.
• Any advanced practice board certifications.
• Experience working in a Corrections facility.

Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated offenders. Care includes medical, dental, and mental health care which are provided to offenders by on–site health care staff. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care. Providers offer medically necessary and quality care in accordance with the Department’s Offender Health Plan.

Washington State Department of Corrections is ranked amongst the nation’s Top 3 states in the field of corrections, and is highly regarded for its groundbreaking and innovative approach to reducing recidivism! Our agency maintains incarcerated adults at 12 state operated prisons and also supervises offenders out in the community. With more than 8,000 employees, we recognize that staff are our greatest asset and provide a wide range of rewarding opportunities in a variety of career fields, both inside and outside of the prisons.

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 diversity, 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.