DSHS ESH Psychologist 4

Overview Eastern State Hospital, in Medical Lake, WA, has opportunities for Psychologists to join our highly dedicated team and work closely with our clinical teams and courts. Eastern State Hospital is a fully accredited, psychiatric inpatient, state-owned hospital with the Department of Social and Health Services. 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. Responsibilities Provide individual and group psychotherapy to support patients’ treatment goals designed to empower patients, instill hope, and support self-discovery and independence. Provide consultation to multidisciplinary treatment teams. Complete psychological assessments along with supporting clinical documentation. Provide court‑required documentation and expert testimony (as needed). Specialized Areas We have opportunities in the specialized areas below. Discharge Consultation and Involuntary Treatment Act Evaluator: The psychologist in this role provides structured risk assessments using empirically validated tools for patients approaching discharge readiness to assist treatment teams in determining if the patient continues to present with likelihood of serious harm. This psychologist is also responsible for completing evaluations of patients after a finding of incompetency to stand trial to determine eligibility for continued involuntary treatment pursuant to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act. Qualifications A Doctor of Psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in clinical or forensic psychology from an accredited university. Licensed or eligible to obtain a license in Washington to practice psychology by hire date. Will consider applicants with completed Ph.D./Psy.D. pursuing licensure. Experience with inpatient civil and forensic populations and/or people with severe behavioral health issues. In‑Training Opportunity This job is eligible as a 12‑month In‑Training position allowing those with a doctorate degree, but not yet fully licensed, to apply. The successful applicant will have up to 12 months to become fully licensed as a Psychologist and demonstrate they have satisfactorily achieved the in‑training objectives. Benefits Excellent compensation package from Day One with outstanding family benefits, a generous retirement plan, and other incentives. DSHS provides support staff and covers all operating expenses. Quality work‑life balance working Monday through Friday, with no on‑call requirements. Opportunities for alternative and hybrid work schedules available after completing the initial 6‑month probationary period. Location Medical Lake, WA (near Spokane) Contact Questions? Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io and reference #01979. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7‑1‑1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr