DSHS ESH Psychologist 4 - Behavior Management Team Supervisor
DSHS ESH Psychologist 4 - Behavior Management Team Supervisor
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DSHS BHA Behavior Management Team Supervisor
Do you enjoy making meaningful contributions with positive impact Are you looking for a great opportunity to further your career in psychology while working to improve patient care and facilitate community reintegration We are looking for a teammate who shares our vision to promote excellent forensic mental health care and community safety and our passion for systems improvement for better outcomes for our agency our clients and our community.
The Behavior Management Team Supervisor atEastern State HospitalBehavioral Health Administration assumes all operational leadership activities in the management of the Behavior Management Team and works in collaboration with assigned supervisors in carrying out the established mission and vision and values.
This position would collaborate and work closely with treatment providers support staff and hospital administration. The Psychologist 4 Behavior Consultation Team Supervisor provides direct supervision of psychological associate and indirect supervision of 10 Institutional Counselors. This position and team provide consultative services to treatment teams who need assistance with patients whose behavior is not responding to current treatment methods. Work will include case review education collaboration and consultation.
Work is performed in person at the state psychiatric hospital situated within the serene beauty of historic Medical Lake. If you are ready to shine as a thoughtful holistic leader and make your contribution to transforming mental health services in Washington State we are excited to meet you!
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Social and Health Services your worklife balance 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:- Flexible schedules
- Up to 25 paid vacation 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
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment conferences ensuring each recommendation is complete individualized and on time reporting participating in case consultation meetings
- Safeguard the rights of patients and takes active steps to prevent patient abuse and neglect
- Provides training for staff monitors the fidelity of Evidencedbased practices provides coaching support and mentorship to staff and ward staff
- Round the wards meet with patients treatment team and staff to discuss patient progress and identified areas of need provide services to patients
- Collaborate with Psychiatrist to ensure the team is working in sync with one another
- Coordinate Functional Assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plan
- Partners with stakeholders regarding employee training needs; identify internal and external training needs to address competency gaps
- Develop and monitors behavioral management plans/recommendations communicates with the treatment team
- Utilizes various verbal communication intervention techniques to reduce the need for possible restraint and seclusion
- Provide ongoing consultation to staff and patients regarding situational appropriate behavior management plans and practices
- Responsible for hiring members in collaboration with other unit leaders and discipline managers
- Develop implement and train staff on behavior modification plans
- Professionals with a Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology licensed or licenseeligible in the state of Washington.
- Three years of postdoctoral psychology experience including one year of experience supervising other professional psychologists
- Demonstrated collaborative work experience and excellent leadership and relationshipbuilding skills grounded in inclusiveness and respect
- Experience planning and implementing individual and group interventions for individuals in a forensic mental health or correctional setting
- Indepth working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics demonstrated ability to assess behavioral needs and competence in the design of appropriate instructional strategies and educational programs
- Strong foundation in behavior analysis understanding of behavior characteristics
- Letter of interest
- Resume
Contact and reference job number 01911.
OcarinaSupplemental 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 applicants 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 drivers 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. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
