Psychology Associate

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

• Mental Health assessment and treatment of Incarcerated Individuals.
  • Work independently and cooperatively with the mental health team to provide mental health assessments and treatment of incarcerated individuals per the Washington DOC Health Plan and relevant Mental Health policies protocols processes and guidelines.
  • Intake of incarcerated individuals referred for mental health services. This includes documentation of problem background and treatment plan obtaining Informed Consent for Mental Health Treatment obtaining collateral information from within and outside DOC referral to additional health services (e.g. Psychiatric) and follow up as deemed appropriate.
  • Evaluates diagnoses and determines mental health acuity and emotional adjustment as well as treatment need of incarcerated individuals (including but not limited to the completion of MHA/MHUs Tx plans SRAs etc..
  • Provides direct psychotherapeutic (individual and group) services to incarcerated individuals based upon Evidenced Based Practices and Principles.
  • Provides consultation to unit and custody staff with regard to treatment recommendations precautions program planning release planning and handling specific behavior disturbances. Consults and staffs cases with the supervisor.
  • Follows documentation expectations per policy and standards of care.
• Crisis Intervention.
  • Be available for communication from DOC staff and/or incarcerated individuals regarding urgent or emergency mental health situations. Provides assessment of the crisis. Plan and execute interventions including followup after resolution to assure stability is established. Provide information as needed for continuity of care. Complete assessments for recommendation of placement and/or release of patients on suicide watch. Complete assessments for recommendation of placement and/or release of patients in restraint beds or chairs.
• Supervision.
  • Provide administrative and clinical supervision to Correctional Mental Health Counselor staff. Monitor leave usage and timecard submission. Complete supervisory functions which include: Completion of Position Descriptions Performance and Development Plans and Performance and Development Plan Evaluations. Monitor and assess clinical skills based on the Clinical Practice Parameters for the CMHC. This includes routine review of clinical documentation such as MHU/As Treatment Plans SRAs and Mental Health Encounter Reports. Complete Supervisory Conference Forms documenting weekly supervision.
• Staff Meetings Training Duty Officer and Other Duties as Assigned.
  • Participate as Mental Health Duty Officer on rotation basis and/or as assigned. Actively participate in all clinical inservice meetings and trainings as assigned. Participate in Involuntary Antipsychotic Medication Hearings as designated and appropriate and may provide Annual InService Suicide Prevention instruction as designated and appropriate. Provide informal education to staff and incarcerated individuals on topics related to the promotion of mental health within the prison and in the community.
• Transition and Release.
  • Coordinates and facilitates transition and release needs of incarcerated individuals as assigned with outside agencies and community services in conjunction with reentry/release staff. related to the promotion of mental health within the prison and in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC)
  • Please see this link to understand the requirements for obtaining a LAAC. Agency Affiliated Counselor FAQs Washington State Department of Health
• Must have the ability to apply for Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor License within 30 days of hire date.
• Additional consideration may be given for higher level DOH MH licenses.

Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application:

• The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies.
• If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
• Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• The mission of DOC is to improve public safety. For additional information about the agency please visit .
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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 position.
• Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days of the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• If this position is included in a Union Shop employees will be required to become members within thirty 30 days of employment.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire fit testing training and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296842 to learn more.
• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps AM. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and . Until this documentation is provided you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or nonpermanent positions.
• The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit .