DSHS SCC Psychologist

Overview

DSHS SCC Psychologist 4 is part of the Special Commitment Center (SCC), within the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA). The SCC on McNeil Island seeks a Psychologist with experience or desire to work with individuals with various paraphilias and personality disorders. The center is committed to evidence-based treatment to reduce recidivism and increase public safety, and to fostering an equitable and inclusive culture that promotes growth, engagement, and safety.

The role offers opportunities to gain experience as a clinician and supervisor with support from team leaders and program managers. Those not yet licensed can be hired with an In-Training period to prepare for supervisory and clinical responsibilities.

• Develop and lead evidence-based treatment groups
• Provide individualized 1:1 intervention to selected clients
• Attend, lead, and contribute to resident treatment team meetings, conferences, or debriefs
• Administer and score testing to inform treatment recommendations
• Complete electronic documentation of individual treatment sessions, observation reports, incident reports, and other official documentation
• Develop case conceptualizations for development and implementation of individualized treatment planning
• Participate in depositions and, if required, testify as a fact-witness

• Professionals with a Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program, eligible for licensure in the state of Washington
• Three years of post-doctoral psychology experience, including one year supervising other professional psychologists
• Alternatively, this job can be filled as a Psychologist 3 for those not licensed in WA, based on experience and readiness to pass WA licensure within this field

• Complete our online application and attach your resume or CV

• Competitive benefits package for health, retirement, and more
• Potential for on-site work with a 5% premium pay for on-site roles (where applicable)
• Supervision and training opportunities toward licensure including CSOTP and post-doctoral hours
• Additional information about benefits is available in the posting

Questions? Email Kathy.

Simmons.gov or call the Talent Acquisition line at  and reference job number 00040. The department is an equal opportunity employer and strives to support all Washingtonians, including diverse communities.

Prior to hire, a background check may be conducted. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license and liability insurance if using a privately owned vehicle. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.