Sex Offender Treatment Specialist- Spokane

• A detailed resume.
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency.
• Three professional references

• Treats an assigned caseload of adult sex offenders. Facilitates group and individual therapy sessions for 12-15 assigned group members. Completes documentation to include agency approved assessment (at intake and discharge), Institutional Treatment plans, progress notes and a comprehensive Transition Summary for external distribution. Additionally, some clients may require treatment summary addendums and/or additional documentation. Ensures clients have notified and invited appropriate support persons to the Family Support Seminar event. Meets with client support persons to educate and answer questions.
• Assesses and completes documentation on an assigned caseload of adult male sex offenders. Completes the intake using the agency approved risk/needs assessment and completes an Institutional Treatment Plan for each client. Facilitates behavioral change in clients, conducts specialty groups, and liaises with Risk Management Staff to assist transition of sex offenders. Presents caseload information to committees related to client planning, risk management issues, and transition.
• Participates in staff meetings and supervision. Staff training weekly; weekly supervision (group and/or individual) with assigned Sex Offender Treatment Supervisor and/or the Sex Offender Treatment Program Manager; collaborates with mental health providers, custody, living unit, and stakeholders regarding dynamic risk and the management of assigned sex offender clients. Other trainings/meetings as scheduled.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders regarding the management of sex offender clients. Works directly with guardians, victim advocates regarding the management of sex offenders. Serves as an active member of the transition process identifying offender risk, development of management techniques and strategies. Delivers testimony as required to the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Provides dispositions and testimony as legally required. Provides training and workshops to external agencies as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Sex Offender Treatment Supervisors, Program Manager, or Program Director.

What we need (required qualifications):

• A Master's degree in a Behavioral Science such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

• A Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND one year of experience conducting mental health related group therapy, paid or unpaid.; or Six months experience conducting group therapy in a sex offender specific program, paid or unpaid

• Experience conducting cognitive/behavioral, psychotherapy within a correctional institution for adult male sexual offenders. Schooled in the delivery of cognitive-behavioral treatments. Able to communicate effectively to change behavior and to overcome emotional barriers. Experienced at using tact and diplomacy to minimize conflicts.

• Obtain/maintain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor registration per RCW 18.19.030

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.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.

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.

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.

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!