DSHS WSH Forensic Psychologist

About the role

Western State Hospital's Gage Center of Forensic Services (CFS) is seeking motivated, enthusiastic candidates to work as Psychologists in either the Competency Restoration (Comp Rest) or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) programs. These programs are under review and evolving, offering opportunities for systemic and programmatic improvements, challenges, and rewards.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutically engage with patients
• Consulting with the team and other stakeholders regarding patient care, practices, and procedures
• Support non-medical and medical clinical staff by providing psychoeducation and appropriate modeling
• Lead and consult on evidence-based treatment practices
• Implement psychological testing
• Complete assessments of violence and suicidal risk
• Provide court testimony (where applicable)
• Complete required documentation according to professional, hospital, and CMS standards

Requirements

• A Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology
• Two years of doctoral experience working in an inpatient or forensic setting with a severely behavioral ill population
• Formal training in evidence-based treatment modalities or forensic/psychological testing is preferred
• In-training positions are available, but applicants must be approved to take EPPP in WA state or have passed EPPP and applied for licensure in WA state

Qualifications

• Professionals with a Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology
• Experience in forensic or inpatient settings with severely behavioral ill patients
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

Skills

• Strong therapeutic engagement skills
• Excellent communication and consultation abilities
• Expertise in evidence-based treatment practices
• Ability to provide psychological testing and assessment
• Experience with court testimony and documentation

Benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including:

• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays and personal leave
• Sick leave and vacation (annual leave)
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Additional leave sharing

Pay

The salary range for this position is [insert actual salary range here]. An additional 5% premium pay may be applicable based on the position and location.

Schedule

Opportunities performed on-site at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.