PhD

LocumTenens.com; Lakewood (WA); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LocumTenens.com is seeking a licensed psychologist (PhD) for a 6-month locum assignment at a state institution in Washington. The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services, including testing and individual therapy for adults with civil commitments and court petitions, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, with one remote day per week.

Credentialing usually takes 3–4 weeks. The caseload is 1–5 patients daily, with on-site work in Lakewood and travel/lodging arranged by the

Formación

• Must be independently licensed in Washington state.
• PhD in Psychology required.
• Experience with adult inpatient populations preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychological testing and individual therapy for adults with civil commitments.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in a computerized charting system.
• Manage a caseload of 1-5 patients per day.
• Work Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, with one remote day per week.

Conocimientos

Psychological testing

Individual therapy

Civil commitments

Court petitions

Educación

PhD in Psychology

Descripción del empleo

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-213458-PhD-WA
• Title: PhD
• Dates Needed: ASAP for 6 months
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: No
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The facility operates as a state institution providing comprehensive psychological services to adult populations requiring inpatient care. The organization has experienced staffing challenges and actively seeks multiple psychologists to meet service demands. Credentialing time ranges from 3-4 weeks with travel and lodging arrangements to be determined.

About the Facility Location

Lakewood offers diverse recreational opportunities centered around natural attractions like American Lake and Lakewold Gardens, alongside cultural venues such as the Lakewood History Museum and Fort Steilacoom Park. The area features shopping at Lakewood Towne Center and various outdoor activities including scavenger hunts and park exploration. Visitors can access both indoor attractions and extensive green spaces that provide opportunities for restoration and family entertainment.

About the Clinician’s Workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services in a state institution environment, working Monday through Friday for 8 hours per day with one day per week available for remote work. Responsibilities include conducting psychological testing and individual therapy sessions for adult patients with civil commitments and court petitions. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation using a computerized charting system and managing a caseload of 1-5 patients per day. The clinician must be independently licensed and adhere to established protocols for mental health care delivery within the state facility with no call requirements.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 1-5 PPD
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Civil commitments and court petitions
• Average Length of Stay: 3-6 months
• Census: Full
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Variable

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