Psychologist - Clallam Bay, WA

Psychologist 4

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Location:

Clallam Bay, WA

Yearly Salary: $141,288-$190,056

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Psychologist 4 at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC). The CBCC has an operating capacity of 858 male individuals located on the point of the Olympic Peninsula. Located in Clallam Bay, WA. It is 50 miles west of Port Angeles and looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Vancouver Island.

The Psych 4 provides oversight of mental health services provided in all custody levels housed at CBCC: close/medium and maximum custody, which includes services in Intensive Transition Program (ITP), Restricted Housing Unit (RHU), and the Intensive Management Unit (IMU). As the supervising member of the Mental Health Team, and reporting clinically to the DOC Chief Psychologist, the Psych 4 will enhance prison and community safety by guiding and providing resources to mental health staff to facilitate their delivery of services that allow mentally ill incarcerated individuals to program effectively.

This will be within programs offered by DOC. This position will also be responsible for the implementation of the CQIP HS Performance Measures for Mental Health as directed through Health Services. The Psych 4 provides professional, confidential services in an ethical, humane manner to mental health patients. The Psych 4 utilizes current evidence-based modalities based on individualized treatment plans. The Psych 4 maintains high standards for mental health services, so the Department of Corrections is able to successfully carry out its mission.

The Psychologist 4 directly supervises five dynamic mental health professionals in providing ethical and human services to individuals assigned to the CBCC. This leadership role establishes and maintains the standards for mental health services set forth by the Department of Corrections (DOC) so as to carry out its mission, "to improve public safety", by influencing front line staff in promoting mental health stability and increased functioning for mentally ill patients.

** PLEASE NOTE/TRAVEL INFO:
We have limited Vanpool incentives available to DOC employees who are eligible for the Clallam Transit Vanpool program commuting to Clallam Bay Corrections Center or the Olympic Corrections Center. Please be sure to ask for vanpool availability and details on how to sign up!!**

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume.
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency.
• Three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. "This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions"