CS4 - Sex Offense Treatment and Assessment Program Therapist

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

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Correction Specialist 4, some of your duties will include:

1. Assesses client treatment needs and risk in order to provide evidence-based sex offender treatment to adult men and women (both individual and group). Facilitates behavioral change in clients, presents client information to committees related to offender planning, risk management issues and transition. Completes documentation to include agency approved risk assessment, initial treatment plans, group and individual progress notes and a comprehensive treatment summary for external distribution. Additionally, some clients may require treatment summary addendums and/or additional documentation. Meets with client support persons and outside stakeholders to educate and answer questions.

2. Participates in team meetings, unit meetings, trainings and supervision. Collaborates with Community Corrections Officers and Supervisors on mitigating risk and increasing protective factors. Works with mental health providers, community members, and external stakeholders regarding specific sex offender risks and transition.

3. Work directly with guardian and victim advocates concerning the management of sex offenders. Serve as an active member in the client transition process by identifying risks and developing supervision strategies. Provide depositions and testimony as legally required. Provide education, training and workshops to the Department of Corrections and external agencies.

4. Facilitate community transition groups in collaboration with prison custody staff, supervision staff, county Sheriffs, housing specialists and other professionals.

5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Program Clinical Manager.

What we need (required qualifications):

A Bachelor'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) or foreign equivalent.

And

Two (2) years of demonstrated experience providing individual or group therapy to adult or juvenile offenders, the mentally ill or sex offenders, which includes six (6) months of work experience providing mental health treatment and/or therapy specifically to groups.

NOTE: 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) or foreign equivalent, may be substituted for one (1) year of demonstrated experience providing individual or group therapy to adult or juvenile offenders, the mentally ill or sex offenders.

Additional clarification: Work experience in mental health treatment and/or therapy to "groups" is defined as, "group experience where responsibilities have included mental health treatment and/or therapy planning, mental health program implementation and/or direct delivery of client mental health services. This work experience may also be obtained during master's degree program internships."

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

Master's Degree in an academic area related to psychology, social work and/or psychotherapy. Schooled in the delivery of cognitive-behavioral treatment and/or therapy. Able to communicate effectively to facilitate behavior change and overcome emotional barriers. Experience using tact and diplomacy to minimize conflicts. Affable and broad-minded team member, open to learning and personal growth and able to work independently.

NOTE: If selected, as a condition of your continued employment, you are required to provide an official transcript to the Human Resources office confirming your degree within 30 days of appointment. In addition, you must apply for an Agency Affiliated Counselor registration with seven (7) days of employment and obtain the Agency Affiliated Counselor registration through the Department of Health within 60 days of hire. Licensing as a psychologist, social worker, or mental health counselor may be substituted for the Agency Affiliated Counselor registration.

• Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
• Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
• Our Commitment: To operate a safe and human corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
• Our Core Values:
  1. Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
  2. Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
  3. People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
  4. Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
  5. Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community - understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

• 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.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

• 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!