DSHS WSH Forensic Psychologist

About the role

Are you looking for a meaningful career in forensics with room to grow, job stability, consultation opportunities, and a chance to work within a multidisciplinary team? If you are passionate about working with severely behavioral ill patients, we have a spot for you!

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
• Led and consulted the team using evidence-based treatment modalities and behavior management strategies
• Enhance professional development and leadership skills
• Teach various disciplines about psychological concepts
• Develop and inform policy and standards of practice
• Obtain free continuing education units
• Join committees
• Supervise students
• Conduct research

Requirements

• Professionals with 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 you must be approved to take EPPP in WA state or have passed EPPP and applied for licensure in WA state

Qualifications

• Completed applications will include: Resume/CV Letter of interest Three professional references with current contact information.

Skills

• Strong therapeutic engagement skills
• Excellent communication and consultation abilities
• Ability to provide psychoeducation and modeling
• Experience with evidence-based treatment modalities
• Knowledge of forensic and psychological testing

Benefits

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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.

Questions

If you have questions about 00083, contact Jourdan.Kovacs@dshs.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted.
• Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
• This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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• Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
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