DSHS BHA Forensic Psychologist Non-PermanentWhat inspired you to be a Psychologist? Make a difference. Work that matters.
Work in a collegial environment and become an integral member of a dedicated team committed to competency restoration and serving people in need of competency restoration services in a safe, therapeutic environment.
It's an ideal atmosphere to use and further develop your psychological expertise. You'll begin your role by establishing a thorough understanding of the process of competency restoration and the importance of how the behavioral health treatment system and the criminal justice system overlap.
You and your team will receive tremendous support from DSHS Behavioral Health and Treatment Centers (BHTC) as the only unit to provide competency restoration services within a residential treatment facility environment.
We are a nonprofit and are motivated by the desire to serve our residents. Cases are frequently complex, requiring staff collaboration in a collegial team environment. Patient population diversity and a variety of job assignments make work interesting.
Receive a comprehensive medical benefits package, pension plan, and opportunities to grow and advance. Serve with a leader who stands up for you and all her employees. Much more is offered, let's talk. As business dictates, this position is eligible for 1 day a week of telework.
Some of what you will do- Meet with residents regularly to monitor for barriers to competency
- Communicate with the treatment team regarding competency restoration progress and assign groups to patients
- Contribute to clarifying and improving Social Learning and Breaking Barriers Programming
We are looking for- A Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D.)
- Licensed in Washington to practice psychology
- Experience with the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Model and application to inpatient psychiatric patients
- Post-doctoral psychology experience; supervising other professional psychologists is preferred
- Strong clinical and preferably forensic skills
- Experience with psychometric testing, instruments used to assess feigning and response to psychosocial treatment
- Demonstrated ability to form therapeutic relationships with people
- Provide evidence-based psychosocial programming, conduct evidence-based group and individual therapies
- Apply principles of behavioral health recovery, develop effective treatment/behavioral plans, provide expert testimony
- Establish collegial relationships with multidisciplinary treatment team members
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Certification.
When applying, we ask that you please provide a Psychological Evaluation. This should include a referral source and question, the background of the patient/client, diagnostic formulation, and an opinion/recommendation section.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Questions about job number 08646? Contact
Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov.
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