DSHS SCC Psychology Associate

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Steilacoom (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay: +$10/day

Free ORCA card for transportation

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Psychology Associate for the Special Commitment Center. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment to residents, leading groups, and providing individual interventions to advance growth and safety.

The position involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, meticulous documentation, and participation in review processes and court-related activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Professionals with a master's or doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead evidence‑based treatment groups.
• Provide individualized 1:1 interventions to selected clients.
• Attend, lead, and contribute to resident treatment team meetings, conferences, and debriefings.
• Complete electronic documentation of case management sessions, group treatment sessions, reports, and other official documentation.
• Develop case conceptualizations for individualized treatment planning.
• Participate in depositions and testify as a fact-witness if required.
• Complete law enforcement notifications and risk assessments.
• Present findings to End of Sentence Review Committee.

Skills

Evidence-based treatment

Group facilitation

1:1 interventions

Documentation

Risk assessment

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

Description

The Special Commitment Center is seeking a Psychology Associate to join its dedicated team. Our team is committed to delivering evidence-based treatment that increases public safety. We’re looking for teammates who share our vision and are committed to providing treatment that fosters growth, encourages engagement, and prioritizes safety —ultimately leading to better outcomes for our agency, our clients, and our community.

Some Of What You'll Do

• Develop and lead evidence-based treatment groups.
• Provide individualized 1:1 interventions to selected clients.
• Attend, lead, and contribute to resident treatment team meetings, conferences, and debriefings.
• Complete electronic documentation of individual case management sessions, group treatment sessions, observation reports, incident reports, and other official documentation.
• Develop case conceptualizations for use in development and implementation individualized treatment planning.
• Participate in depositions and, if required, testify as a fact-witness.
• Complete Law Enforcement Notifications and risk assessments.
• Present findings to End of Sentence Review Committee.

Who Should Apply

• Professionals with a master's or doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology.

What We're Looking For

• Experience planning and implementing individual and group interventions for people with a history of sexual offending.
• Experience working with clients who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is highly desired.
• Working collaboratively, professionally, and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritize work, and willingness for flexibility.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to maintain firm and professional boundaries.
• Ability to adhere to legislation and/or law changes that may affect current licensure and/or registration requirements.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor status through the Washington Department of Health or possession of a mental health license to practice independently.
• Ability to adhere to SCC and DSHS policy, legislation and/or law changes that may affect current licensure and/or registration requirements.

SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees. 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.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) 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.

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.

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 [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure ( Nepotism) 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 . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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