Psychologist 4 -2164 - (WSP)
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Psychologist 4 at the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) located in Walla Walla, WA. The mission of the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP Health Services is: “To provide medical, dental, and mental health services consistent with the provisions of Washington Department of Correction’s (WA DOC) Health Plan.” This position provides and supervises the provision of Mental Health (MH) assessment and treatment services performed at WSP, in accordance with DOC Policy and the WA DOC Health Plan. The Psychologist in this position supervises master’s level clinicians in the delivery of Mental Health Services throughout the institution including but not limited to WSP’s General Population (GP) Units, Residential Treatment Unit, Intensive Management Units and Close Observation Area. This position carries out psycho-diagnostic testing, assess/evaluates patients and then documents findings. This position leads and participates in clinical staffing’s for mentally ill health incarcerated individual’s and assists in determining program needs, at times coordinating with custody on individualized Behavior Management Plans. This position participates in formal clinical oversight according to the Facility and DOH Health Services clinical oversight structure, and the clinical process with be included in the performance expectations of the PDP for the staff member in this position. This position works alongside other Psychologist and health Services Manager 2 for Mental Health to provide visionary leadership, program development and implementation at Washington State Penitentiary.
Requirements
- Possession of a current license to practice psychology in the state of Washington.
- 1 year of post-doctoral psychology experience.
- At least 1 year of experience working independently and effectively to develop resource linking client need with resources within institutions and/or the community.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- PH. D or Psy. D in Clinical Psychology
- Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Washington
- Advanced training in the use of forensic tools.
- Three years of Post-doctoral Psychology experience, including one year of experience supervising mental health staff.
- Three years' experience providing psychological services in a correctional setting.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and clinical oversight to assigned mental health professionals throughout Washington State Penitentiary.
- Collaborates with the Health Service Managers (HSM2) Mental Health and other Psychologists in the development and implementation of mental health services at WSP.
- Ensures staff under supervision have on-going training and development in therapeutic skills and requirements of the WA Doc Health Plan.
- Participates in the involuntary medication hearings, completes Behavioral Discharge Summaries (BHDS) and actively participates in the clinical leadership of the Mental Health Management Team.
- Participate in Quality improvement projects and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
