What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS BHA Chief of Resident Treatment position at State of Washington?
The Special Commitment Center (SCC) programs provide specialized mental health treatment for civilly committed sex offenders who have completed their prison sentences. We are seeking our next Chief of Resident Treatment to join the executive leadership at SCC.
In the first six to twelve months, the new Chief will work to create and implement their vision for Evidenced-Based Treatment into the treatment curriculum for the nationally recognized program two years running. As the new Chief, you will need to spend time learning and understanding the program in order to develop this vision. The ability to build relationships with other departments at SCC will be critical.
The Special Commitment Center was featured in 2023 on FOX 13’s Spotlight series. Watch the video here.
This role directly impacts public safety. Residents that are civilly committed receive evidence-based treatment which provides them with the tools to be safe in the community. In this role, you will oversee this treatment and play a pivotal role in keeping the public safe through providing the best evidenced-based treatment possible to support the success of SCC residents upon release.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact as a leader in implementing your vision and building the treatment program.
SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees. 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’ll do:
- Provide clinical, administrative and managerial direction and oversight
- Ensure the provision of evidence-based group and individual therapies
- Assigns and reviews treatment specific interventions for residents with mental health conditions
- Coordinate the education and training of clinical staff
- Audit resident treatment plans and clinical documentation
- Edit and approve the agency’s sex offender treatment program manuals
- Collaborate with other SCC managers
- Develop, manage and renew contracts with institutions, agencies and professionals
- Serve as Chair of the Clinical Team
- Ensure residents are recommended or considered for conditional/unconditional release and revocation of conditional release status are reviewed and assessed by the clinical team
- Provide written clinical recommendations to the CEO
- Serves as the CEO’s consultant on all Resident Treatment Program issues
What we’re looking for:
Licensed Psychologists with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited institution and three years of experience providing sex offender specific treatment or treatment in a correctional or forensic setting.
If you have questions about job number 00521, please contact Jourdan.Kovacs@dshs.wa.gov or call (360) 995-2275.
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.
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.
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Salary : $140,000 - $160,089
