Psychologist 4 - SCCC

State of Washington•Grays Harbor County – Aberdeen, WA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the Psychologist 4 position at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, WA. The mission of Stafford Creek Corrections Center Health Services Department is: To provide necessary, comprehensive, quality health services to incarcerated individuals assigned to Stafford Creek Corrections Center and to promote their wellness in preparation for return to the community. The licensed Psychologist 4 oversees operations of the delivery of mental health services and provides direct care for patients that meet criteria for treatment per the WA DOC Health Plan. The Psych 4 provides and supervises mental health screenings, assessments, evaluations, crisis intervention and stabilization, individual and group treatment for people with a mental health condition. The Psych 4 directs, coordinates and provides expert supervision for staff in the delivery of mental health services. These duties include developing, implementing and monitoring performance standards, policies and procedures to ensure the standardized and quality control for mental health services provided. Supervision of the Psychology Associates addresses both administrative and clinical needs. The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Requirements

Possession of a current license to practice Psychology in the State of Washington.
The Psychologist 4 is expected to maintain and adhere to the continuing education requirements for the applicable professional credential.
Each employee must adhere to legislation and/or law changes that may affect current licensure and/or registration requirements.
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

One year of Post-Doctoral psychology experience.
At least one year of experience working independently and effectively to develop resources, linking client need with resources within institutions and/or the community.
Corrections experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure provision of intake services and diagnostic assessments, as needed.
Ensure delivery of appropriate services to the patients residing in the Training Center units.
Ensure completion of discharge summaries.
Ensure rounds are completed.
Provide ongoing assessments and treatment services for those individuals on assigned caseload to include Mental Health Appraisals initiated within the first 14 days of arrival, diagnosis, development of treatment plan as indicated and referral to appropriate treatment services as allowed through the DOC Health Plan.
Services may include screenings, assessments, psychological testing, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual and/or group treatment, and crisis intervention as needed.
Evaluate and attend to patients placed in the COA as needed.
Determine nature and intensity of services based on the individual needs, function impairments, and acuity level of each individual in conjunction with the WA DOC Health Plan.
Provide clinical supervision for Psychology Associates and possible intern per DOC Policies and DOH RCWs.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment conferences to address patient’s prognosis and transfer/placement options.
Complete necessary documentation in a timely manner per DOC Policy and protocol: Suicide Risk Assessments, Mental Health Screenings, Mental Health Encounters, MHA/Us, Treatment Plans, Discharge Summaries, ORCs Referrals, COCs as needed, etc.
Will be available to respond to crises, including report of suicidal ideation, 13-420 requests will be triaged and referred for follow up as indicated.
Outcome of screening will be communicated with the staff member initiating the 13-420.
Abide by care competencies for all staff.
Work in collaboration with various disciplines and departments to provide ethical mental health services.
Provide guidance for supervisees to understand and work towards the agency’s mission and values.
Participate in monthly QCIP and/or other quality assurance related initiatives as well as work towards initiatives based off gathered metrics.
Serve as a consultant to the Health Services Manager, Chief of Psychology, Director of Behavioral Health, or Superintendent.