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

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a professional and qualified individual to take on the role of Psychologist 4 within the Health Services Division. Correctional Health Care is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing within a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within each of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care.
 
SCCC is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast. There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody individuals and an intensive management unit for maximum-custody individuals. SCCC was Washington State's first tobacco-free facility for both staff and incarcerated population.

Duties

As the Psychologist , key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
 
Administration: 

• The Psych will administratively plan, develop and        direct psychological assessments, clinical interventions, psychotherapeutic, psychosocial education and incarcerated individual change services for individuals assigned to the facility. The Psych serves as psychological consultant to the Clinical Director, Superintendent and medical staff on problems involving psychological services. Serves as consultant to diagnostic intake, treatment, and disposition staff. Regular attendance in scheduled teleconferences and other meetings as assigned. Actively participate in the Coordinated Quality Improvement Program (CQIP) by reviewing performance measures associated with Mental Health and developing methodologies to reach established performance goals. 

 
Clinical and Administrative Oversight

• The Psychologist 4 actively administers, directs and evaluates staff assigned under their supervision. This includes both administrative and clinical performance. The Psych sets expectations for performance outcomes and quality. As a supervisor you are to establish performance expectations and goals for your team that are specific and measurable and accepts personal responsibility for results. This includes reviewing charts, reading and approving treatment plans, MHA’s and MHU’s. Meet regularly with each employee to set and clarify expectations, provide feedback, and coaching. Use formal and informal methods to monitor and track each employee’s performance.  

 
Direct Patient Care and Coordination:

• The Psychologist directs or provides individual and group psychotherapy to patients, does psycho-diagnostic testing of patients, and interview patients’ relatives and enlists their aid in rehabilitation of patients. This professional directs and participates in clinical staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings. Documentation is completed in accordance with the standards set forth by the Department of Correction and applicable professional standards. This position is a Gender Affirming Care Committee member and will participate in GA/GD CRC meetings as appropriate.  

Qualifications

What we need (Required Qualifications):

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from accreditation us recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and possession of a current license to practice psychology in the state of Washington.

SCCC is a multi-custody facility with over 1,936-beds located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast. There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody offenders and an intensive management unit for maximum-custody offenders. SCCC was Washington State's first tobacco-free facility for both staff and offenders.

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.

Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) is located in Aberdeen, a central area of Grays Harbor that provides for an easy commute. Whether you desire to live near the beach or surrounded by lush forests, the choice is yours. Ocean Shores offers six miles of public beach and provides year-round activities including golf, clam digging, fresh and salt water fishing, boating, kite flying, bird watching, horseback riding and shopping. The city of Westport offers world class salmon and tuna fishing as well the enchantment of whale watching. Family life in Aberdeen flourishes offering top notch schools, sports programs and recreational activities such as the Aberdeen Skate Park. So have the best of both worlds - come to work, stay to play.