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DSHS CSTC Psychologist

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...
Lakewood, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2025

Description

DSHS CSTC Psychologist 4

The Department of Social and Health Services Child Study & Treatment Center (CSTC) is seeking a Psychologist 4 to join our highly dedicated Psychology Department at Child Study and Treatment Center (CSTC). CSTC is a 47-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric hospital, providing inpatient care for children and adolescents from across the State of Washington.

In addition to directing the clinical treatment program for the milieu, you will provide individual, group, and family therapy. You will also grow as a leader with responsibility for training the Psychiatric Child Care Counselor series (PCCC 1, PCCC 2) as well as supervision of the cottage Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW 3). Every day is unique and rewarding; our children will keep you engaged!

This position is also eligible as a 12-month In-Training opportunity allowing those with a doctorate degree, who are not yet licensed to apply. If selected as a candidate in-training you will work as a Psychologists 3. You will perform duties as a Child and Adolescent Psychologist under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist, where you will gain clinical evaluation, treatment, child development, assessment, and supervisory experience. Upon successful completion of the formal training plan, the incumbent will advance from Psychologist 3 to the goal class of Psychologist 4, once licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Washington has been obtained.

As a member of the CSTC Leadership Team, you can aspire to grow in this role and leave a legacy as you develop center staff and make changes to fit the needs of our patients. By understanding your treatment team's strengths and opportunities for growth, you will assess the quality of the cottage milieu and consult with each member to ensure a safe and effective milieu.

Look forward to a collegial work environment and becoming an integral member of an essential team of Psychologists dedicated to promoting stability and well-being in partnership with the people we serve.

We have multiple Psychologist 4 positions available and encourage you to apply.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you will do


  • Direct therapeutic intervention and documentation
  • Clinical and administrative supervision of psychology students
  • Treatment planning and progress reviews
  • Prepare for, and attend, various departmental meetings and trainings, both team-building and professional
  • Provide consultation and training to colleagues and staff.
Who should apply:
  • Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology from an accredited University,
Training and experience with child and adolescent population in the following is preferred:
  • Chemical Dependency Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment
  • Developmental Theory/Developmental Teaching Model
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Functional Family Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
  • Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Milieu Management
  • Evidence-based Models of Treatment
  • Exposure to juvenile forensics
See Why People Like You Chose to Work with DSHS:

To Apply:

Please provide the following:
  • Completed online application
  • Resume
  • A letter of interest describing how your skills and experience align well with this opportunity
Questions about 02909? Contact Kathy.Simmons@dshs.wa.gov or phone (360) 725-5810.

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.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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