DSHS SCC Psychology Associate

Description

DSHS SCC Psychology Associate

Do you enjoy providing meaningful assistance to those in need? Are you looking for a great opportunity to further your career in psychology? Do you enjoy the beauty of the Puget Sound? The Special Commitment Center is seeking a Psychology Associate to join their dedicated team in Steilacoom, Washington. The Special Commitment Center is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. We are looking for teammates who share our vision and who are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters growth while promoting engagement and safety, leading to better outcomes for our agency, our clients, and our community.

What We Offer

As an employee of the Department of Social and Health Services, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• 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! While working at the Special Commitment Center you will also have regular opportunities for supervision, consultation, and training to increase your clinical expertise and explore areas of interest
  
  

Some of what you'll do:

• Complete Law Enforcement Notifications and risk assessment scoring
• Present findings to End of Sentence Review Committee
• Develop and lead evidence-based treatment groups
• Provide individualized 1:1 interventions to selected clients
• Attend, lead, and contribute to resident treatment team meetings, conferences, or debriefs
• Complete electronic documentation of individual case management sessions, group treatment sessions, observation reports, incident reports, and other official documentation
• Develop case conceptualizations for use in development and implement individualized treatment planning
• Participate in depositions and, if required, testify as a fact-witness
  
  

Who should apply:

• Professionals with a master's or doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology
  
  

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience planning and implementing individual and group interventions for people with a history of sexually offending
• Working collaboratively, professionally, and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritize work, and willingness for flexibility
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to maintain firm and professional boundaries
• Adhering to legislation and/or law changes that may affect current licensure and/or registration requirements
• Agency Affiliated Counselor status through the Washington Department of Health or possession of a Certified Counselor credential
• Adherence to SCC and DSHS policy, legislation and/or law changes that may affect current licensure and/or registration requirements
  
  

Please include with your application:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
  
  

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?

Please contact the recruiter Chris Pulley by email at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov or by phone at (360)916-1856 and reference job number 01487.

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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