Psychology Associate — Lead Evidence-Based Groups & 1:1 Interventions

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

Benefits offered by this job

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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

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.