DSHS OHBH Psychology Associate

Psychology Associate – Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH)

Join our team as a Psychology Associate on our Treatment Mall at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH) in Tukwila, WA. The Treatment Mall is a structured, multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment offering group treatment, experiential learning opportunities, and normalizing services designed to support patient skill‑building, engagement, and community reintegration.

OHBH treats patients civilly committed by the courts and referred to state psychiatric care for treatment and rehabilitation. State treatment facilities prepare civil patients for eventual discharge back into our communities.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

• Plan and facilitate evidence‑based psychological treatment groups based on a clinical focus area (emotional regulation, substance use, trauma, etc.), patient needs, and patient interest.
• Serve as a clinical mentor for other Treatment Mall staff.
• Co‑facilitate experiential and skills‑based learning groups.
• Maintain a defined caseload of patients aligned with assigned clinical focus area.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (medical, psychiatry, nursing, social work, etc.) treatment planning and rounds.

• A master's degree in psychology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience working with adults experiencing psychosis.
• Experience facilitating structured therapeutic groups using evidence‑based modalities such as DBT, CBT, ACT, CPT, and/or motivational interviewing.
• Experience with crisis intervention and de‑escalation.
• Working knowledge of behaviorism, cognitive and related therapies, and other clinical modalities.
• Knowledge of mental illness and recovery principles.
• Ability to work with challenging patients in a therapeutic and non‑threatening manner.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Submit the following with your application:

• Cover letter
• Updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Alex Baclaan laan.gov and reference job number #01548.

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 (360) 725‑5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6384.

E‑Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security