Psychology Associate AMEND- CBCC

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

• Washington Way Team Member
  1. Participate on the Washington Way Team. Assist in the development and implementation of Washington Way principles in the operation of the restrictive housing unit and other locations at WSP. This may include staff training participation as a member of the Resource Team and direct care services for identified individuals
• Mental Health Assessment and Treatment of Incarcerated Individuals
  1. Work independently and cooperatively within the mental health team to provide mental health assessments and treatment of incarcerated individuals per the Offender Health Plan Protocols and DOC 03446 (Rev. 10/31/22 Page 2 of 6 DOC 820.200 processes and procedures.
  2. 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 mental health services (e.g. psychiatric); and followup as deemed appropriate.
  3. 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..
  4. Provides direct psychotherapeutic (individual and group) services to incarcerated individuals based upon Evidenced Based Practices and Principles.
  5. 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.
  6. Follows documentation expectations per policy and standards of care.
• Crisis intervention
  1. Be available for communication from DOC staff and/or incarcerated individuals regarding urgent or emergency mental health situations. Provides assessment of the crisis. Plans and executes interventions including followup after resolution to assure stability is established. Includes communication with DOC staff involved with the patient who have a need to know.
• Trainings meetings and other duties as assigned
  1. Participates in staff meetings for communication and coordination of mental health services. This includes peer review/ quality assurance and CQIP projects. Receives training as approved/ required by DOC includes but is not limited to annual training to staff such as Suicide Prevention and LMS. Participates in MDTs Mental Health Duty Officer and may provide Annual InService Suicide Prevention instruction. 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
  1. Coordinates and facilitates transition and release needs of mentally ill and/or emotionally disturbed incarcerated individuals with outside agencies and community services in conjunction with the PSW3.

Required Qualifications:

• Washington State Mental Health Counselor License or eligible to apply for and maintain a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor license (LAAC)

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited school or department of Psychology or masters degree in psychology and two years of supervised post masters degree experience.
• At least one year of experience working independently and effectively to develop and provide individual and group therapies.
• Experience linking clients with resources within institutions and/or the community.
• Experience working in a collaborative fashion as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Official Washington State Licensure as a Mental Health Clinician.

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 .