Psychologist 3 - WCCW

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter.
• Three professional references
• You will be asked to complete a Suicide Risk Assessment assignment after interview is completed. Information will be provided at the conclusion of interview

Clinical Interviews:

• The PSYCH3 utilizes daily contacts and a formal interview process to obtain background information determine provisional diagnoses and evaluate treatment needs
• The PSYCH3 completes collaborative and therapeutic assessments (CTA) of incarcerated individuals on their caseload utilizing a wide range of psychological assessment instruments that are selected based on the incarcerated individuals individual needs gender cultural background and presenting symptoms.
  
  

• The PSYCH 3 communicates relevant symptom safety and discharge information to the multidisciplinary treatment team. The PSYCH 3 takes into consideration HIPAA safety and limits of confidentiality when making a decision about what to share with multidisciplinary team members.
• The PSYCH3 recommends housing placement and treatment needs for incarcerated individuals on their caseload and makes appropriate treatment referrals (i.e. medication evaluation individual treatment group treatment) as clinically indicated.
  
  

• The PSYCH 3 provides treatment (individual group rounds milieu) to incarcerated individuals. All treatment (both individual and group) will be documented on gender specific individualized and culturally competent treatment plans.
• The PSYCH3 provides individual and group treatment utilizing promising practices and evidencebased treatments for assigned caseload.

• The PSYCH3 documents interview/rounds information in psychological reports and/or Mental Health Appraisals (MHAs) and/or Mental Health Updates (MHUs) for each client (typically done by writing). The type of report completed will be determined by the individual needs of the incarcerated individual and the treatment and discharge plan.
• The PSYCH3 gathers information through Functional Analysis from unit staff to create and implement Individualized Behavior Management Plans (IBMP) as needed for incarcerated individuals on their caseload
• An MHA or MHU will be completed on all incarcerated individuals per policy 630.500 and/or Treatment Evaluation Center (TEC) protocol.
• The PSYCH3 interprets and integrates results of psychological evaluations in formal reports and provides client feedback on evaluation results utilizing the Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment (CTA) model.
• The PSYCH 3 documents suicide evaluation using the Suicide Risk Assessment (SRA) form and includes in the written assessment documentation of the correctional risk factors assessed (included dynamic static and acute) housing and placement considerations and relevant risk management planning.
• The PSYCH3 documents all contacts with patients in a timely manner via Mental Health Encounter Reports (MHERs) or Mental Status Exams (MSEs) utilizing SOAP format.
• The PSYCH3 inputs daily OMNI encounters (electronic) on all incarcerated individuals seen that day.

• The PSYCH 3 will research new treatments (both group and individual) and discusses them with the clinical team.
• The PSYCH3 provides a structure for data collection related to treatment and program outcomes as supervised by the Psychologist 4s. This includes identifying which data measures (including PCL5 PHQ etc. will be used to evaluate client progress and reviewing data once returned from the PSYCH4 and implementing any needed changes.
• The PSYCH3 ensures performance metrics meet compliance quarterly ensuring numbers fall between 90100.
• Creates and designs treatment plan templates which match chart review audit anchors.
• Creates and designs treatment plan templates for cooccurring services which match operational inspection anchors (OIAs).
• The PSYCH 3 utilizes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Response to Trauma materials to assess the COA environment. The PSYCH3 actively works with stakeholders to provide feedback on the application of the rubric to the environment.
• The PSYCH 3 tracks their own individual competence in trauma informed care utilizing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Response to Trauma materials specifically utilizing the Core Competencies for Trauma Informed Staff selfassessment tool.

• Attend MH and Health Services staff meetings (onsite and offsite) read/critique assigned materials
• Attending and completing required annual inservice and other DOC training. On a rotational basis teaching Suicide Prevention for inservice and/or new employee orientation.
• Participating in Involuntary Antipsychotic Medication Hearings on a rotational basis as an advisor the chair backup chair and presenter (per policy).
• Support and suggest innovative ideas and strategies
• Foster teamwork
• Practice fiscal responsibility
• Promote safety be alert be aware
• Write infractions as appropriate
• Attend all required training
• Take one week of assigned MHOD call per assigned rotation. Follow MHDO policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:
Ph. D or Psy. D in Clinical Psychology
AND
Licensure within Washington State Mental Health Counselor License Washington State Psychologist License or Agency Affiliated Registration (LAAC) within 60 days of position appointment

Maintain and adhere to the continuing education and licensing/registration requirements for the applicable licenses above through the Department of Health (DOH)

**A licensed agency affiliated counselor may only provide counseling services as part of his or her employment for a recognized agency. Applicants for an agency affiliated counselor credential who apply within 7 days of employment may provide services within the agency for up to 60 days while the Department of Health processes your application.

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.

• 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!

• 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.
• 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 .