Forensic Psychologist 4 — Leadership & Evidence‑Based Treatment

State of Washington; Steilacoom (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ferry transportation from Steilacoom

Premium pay for on-site work

Job summary

Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) seeks a psychologist to join the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island. You will develop and lead groups, provide 1:1 interventions, and contribute to treatment planning within a forensic mental health setting.

We welcome candidates with a doctoral degree and one year post-doctoral experience; licensed WA applicants may be placed as Psychologist 4. A ferry commute is required, with potential premium pay for on-site work.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited school.
• Post-doctoral psychology experience preferred.
• This role may be filled as Psychologist 4 for WA licensure alignment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead evidence-based treatment groups
• Provide individualized 1:1 intervention to selected clients
• Attend, lead, and contribute to resident treatment team meetings, conferences, or debriefs
• Administer and score testing to inform treatment recommendations
• Complete electronic documentation of treatment sessions, observation reports, incident reports, and other official documentation
• Develop case conceptualizations for use in development and implement individualized treatment planning
• Participate in depositions and, if required, testify as a fact-witness

Skills

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based practice

Forensic psychology

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology

Job description

Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) seeks a psychologist to join the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island. You will develop and lead groups, provide 1:1 interventions, and contribute to treatment planning within a forensic mental health setting.

We welcome candidates with a doctoral degree and one year post-doctoral experience; licensed WA applicants may be placed as Psychologist 4. A ferry commute is required, with potential premium pay for on-site work.