Psychologist 4 -2164 - (WSP)

About the role

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Benefits As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• 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
• and so much more!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.