Psychologist 4 - MCC (Monroe, WA)

The licensed Psychologist 4 provides mental health services in a residential level of care setting for patients that meet this level of care per WA DOC Health plan for incarcerated individuals. The Psychologist 4 will be providing and supervising mental health assessments, evaluations, and 1:1 group treatment for mentally ill patients for: crisis intervention and stabilization, acute care, and mental health treatment as outlined in the patient's mental health treatment plan. The Psychologist 4 also directs, coordinates, and provides expert level supervision for staff in the delivery of Mental Health Services.

These duties include: developing, implementing, and monitoring performance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure cross unit standardization and quality control for Psychological services provided. This supervision includes administrative, clinical, and unit therapeutic programing of a Residential Treatment Unit (RTU).

• Provide clinical supervision for Psychologist 3, Psychology Associate, Corrections Mental Health Counselor staff and interns per DOC policies and DOH RCW's.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment conferences, patient prognosis and screening and transfer/placement meetings.
• Direct supervision of mental health staff, individual and group supervision and consultation meetings.
• Provide supervision with crisis assessments and counseling, suicide assessments and management, diagnostics and testing.
• Assist staff with appropriate referrals and diagnostic clarification as needed, as well as helping to determine when patients should be referred out an a RTU or to a less restrictive setting.
• Serve as a consultant to the Health Services Manager, Chief Psychologist, Clinical Director, and Superintendent.
• Complete necessary documentation in a timely manner per DO C policy and protocol.

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement:
Pursuant to , all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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 position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation 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!