DSHS DDA Field Services Psychologist

State of Washington

Spokane (WA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

State of Washington's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) invites applications for a Psychologist to join a tight-knit, dynamic regional team.

You will be the subject matter expert in psychology, positive behavioral supports, differential diagnosis, clinical problem solving, and psychometric assessment, helping develop resources for individuals with cognitive or intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington by hire date.
At least 3 years of post-doctoral psychology experience with developmental/intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert in psychology, behavioral supports, differential diagnosis and psychometric assessment.
Assist in developing resources addressing emergent/chronic needs of individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and behavioral health challenges.
Collaborate with regional clinical teams, committees, and community partners to support crisis stabilization and service planning.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Behavioral assessment

Psychometric testing

Differential diagnosis

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

DSHS DDA Field Services Psychologist

The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has opportunities for a Psychologist to join a tight-knit and dynamic team of professionals whose mission is ensuring that individuals served by DDA have the supports they need to live healthy, safe, and inclusive lives in our community.

Description

You will be our subject matter expert in psychology, positive behavioral supports, differential diagnosis, clinical problem solving, and clinical and psychometric assessment. Additionally, you will assist in developing and maintaining resources that address emergent and chronic needs of individuals who experience cognitive or intellectual disabilities along with behavioral health challenges.

Regional Impact

Coordinates efforts with other members of the Region Clinical Team in providing supports that help to stabilize individual crises; plan for future contingencies; increase contracted agency ability to plan and implement positive, proactive supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities; and support and improve the effectiveness of community resources in supporting full integration of individuals in their communities.
Provides professional analysis and opinion regarding intake and eligibility issues, including serving on the Other Condition Similar to intellectual Disability Committee, reviewing selected intake documentation for eligibility; and testimony at Administrative Hearings.

DSHS/DDA

Assists in policy development by reviewing and providing feedback on proposed policy changes/updates.
Serves on selected committees and work groups on the local, regional, and statewide levels, as assigned.
Promotes collaborative and cooperative working relationships with Behavioral Health Organizations, Managed Care Organization, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery, and other agency providers/community partners.

Who Should Apply

A doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology;
Licensed or eligible to obtain license in Washington to practice psychology by hire date; and
A minimum of three (3) years of post-doctoral psychology experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities

What Makes DDA An Employer Of Choice For Psychologists

One of the biggest benefits unique about public service is that we are not driven by production; this allows our Psychologists the ability to truly focus on providing exceptional evidence-based care.
The clinical autonomy and encouragement from our leadership inspire our psychologists to be innovative with a person-centered approach.
Excellent compensation package from Day One with outstanding family benefits, a generous retirement plan, and other incentives that we would love to discuss with you.
Developmental Disabilities Administration is an identified Certified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
DSHS provides support staff and covers all operating expenses.
You will experience a quality work-life balance working a Monday through Friday, typically 8-5pm.

The location

As Washington's second-largest city, Spokane presents the ideal place to live, work, play, and be a part of a community. Spokane is a progressive city with outgoing and friendly people. Outdoor activities are especially plentiful given the area's natural beauty and its four seasons. No matter if you love city life or nature, Spokane has it all.

A vibrant city, downtown Spokane is amongst the healthiest in the nation, exuding urban character and offering a top-notch quality of life, such as affordable cost of living, five ski resorts within 1.5 hours of downtown, dozens of lakes within an hour of downtown, and hundreds within 2 hours, five universities and lively arts, music, and theater scene.

Want to know more about Developmental Disabilities Administration? Click on the videos below to meet staff and explore your career. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Relationship and Reporting Structure Disclosure

If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave