Sex Offender Treatment Therapist

State of Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington seeks a Sex Offender Treatment Therapist (Corrections Specialist 4) for the Tacoma Field Office. The role focuses on delivering specialized treatment and facilitating groups to reduce sexual recidivism, with support from a professional treatment team.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with scheduling determined by unit needs. For questions, contact the Human Resource Office.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience providing individual or group therapy to adult or juvenile offenders, the mentally ill or sex offenders.
• Six (6) months of work experience providing mental health treatment and/or therapy specifically to groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment services designed to reduce risk of sexual recidivism.
• Facilitate treatment groups to support clients’ reintegration post-prison release.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of treatment professionals and supervisors.

Skills

Therapy experience

Group therapy

Job description

WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity

Sex Offender Treatment Therapist

(Corrections Specialist 4 - SX50)

The Sex Offender Treatment and Assessment Program (SOTAP) with Health Services has a permanent, full time, Sex Offender Treatment Therapist (Corrections Specialist 4) opening available. This position is located at Tacoma Field Office. The SOTAP CS4 position offers a unique opportunity to put your clinical skills to work. SOTAP’s community treatment providers work diligently facilitating treatment groups to enhance clients’ ability to reintegrate successfully into the community upon prison release. Through the delivery of treatment services specifically designed to reduce risk of sexual recidivism, you will have the opportunity to effect change, see positive growth from clients, and work with a dedicated, supportive team of treatment professionals. This position offers professional flexibility, professional growth and training opportunities, and the chance to challenge yourself professionally with the support of and encouragement from peers and leadership.

The work schedules for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

In accordance with Article 4.7of the WFSE CBA. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply:

• You are requesting a transfer under Article 4.7of the WFSE CBA.
• You are a permanent DOC employee.
• You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.

Please note the following additional requirements for this position:

Two (2) years of demonstrated experience providing individual or group therapy to adult or juvenile offenders, the mentally ill or sex offenders, which includes six (6) months of work experience providing mental health treatment and/or therapy specifically to groups.

Note, per the CBA:

• If you requested transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
• If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.

For more information or questions about this opportunity, email [e-mail].