Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern Washington

LocumTenens.com; Malaga (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) for a full-time, on-site outpatient role in an adult corrections facility in eastern Washington. The position involves 40 hours weekly on a day shift, with responsibilities for evaluations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual therapy, plus potential group sessions, all documented per facility protocols.

Caseload is 4-6 adults; prescriptive authority and board certification are not required.

Qualifications

• Adult population outpatient mental health experience in a corrections setting.
• Full-time on-site day shift (40 hours/week).
• Conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, provide crisis intervention, and individual therapy.
• Documentation must align with facility protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site psychological evaluations for adults.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Deliver individual therapy; group therapy as needed.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225904-PsyD-WA
• Title:PsyD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Outpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:No
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as an adult corrections institution providing outpatient mental health services within a secure clinical environment. The setting maintains established clinical protocols suited to a corrections-based behavioral health care framework. Mental health services are delivered on-site in support of the adult population served.

About the Facility Location

The eastern region of Washington offers access to a range of outdoor and recreational activities, including hiking and biking trails, scenic drives, and natural landmarks such as Palouse Falls. The area also features wine country with opportunities for wine tasting, providing a variety of leisure options for clinicians on assignment. Riverfront parks, walkable downtown areas, and year-round outdoor pursuits make the region a destination for nature and recreation.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinical psychologist will provide full-time, on-site psychological services to an adult population within a correctional outpatient setting on a day shift schedule totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, performing crisis intervention, and facilitating individual therapy sessions. Group therapy may also be provided as needed. All clinical documentation must be completed in accordance with facility protocols.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:4-6
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No
• Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:Adult correctional population
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time:Variable