DSHS SCC Psychology Associate

State of Washington • Pierce County – Steilacoom, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Commitment Center is seeking a Psychology Associate to join its dedicated team. Our team is committed to delivering evidence-based treatment that increases public safety. We’re looking for teammates who share our vision and are committed to providing treatment that fosters growth, encourages engagement, and prioritizes safety —ultimately leading to better outcomes for our agency, our clients, and our community.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology.
• Experience planning and implementing individual and group interventions for people with a history of sexual offending.
• Working collaboratively, professionally, and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritize work, and willingness for flexibility.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to maintain firm and professional boundaries.
• Ability to adhere to legislation and/or law changes that may affect current licensure and/or registration requirements.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor status through the Washington Department of Health or possession of a mental health license to practice independently.
• Ability to adhere to SCC and DSHS policy, legislation and/or law changes that may affect current licensure and/or registration requirements.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.
• Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with clients who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead evidence-based treatment groups.
• Provide individualized 1:1 interventions to selected clients.
• Attend, lead, and contribute to resident treatment team meetings, conferences, and debriefings.
• Complete electronic documentation of individual case management sessions, group treatment sessions, observation reports, incident reports, and other official documentation.
• Develop case conceptualizations for use in development and implementation individualized treatment planning.
• Participate in depositions and, if required, testify as a fact-witness.
• Complete Law Enforcement Notifications and risk assessments.
• Present findings to End of Sentence Review Committee.

Benefits

• Additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary
• Free ORCA card for transportation use
• Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level