DSHS BHHA Psychology Associate

Psychology Associates

Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA), Office of Forensic Mental Health Services is seeking multiple experienced and motivated professionals to serve as a Psychology Associates in Spokane, WA. In this role you will be part of our program that works with enrollees in the jail who are currently awaiting competency related services (restoration and evaluation). This position will work closely with contracted providers and jail staff as part of an interdisciplinary enhanced services treatment team. You will provide individual and/or group evidence based psychotherapy, treatment planning, formulating documentation and court testimony.

Apply today and join us in our mission to partner with people to access support, care, and resources.

Some of what you'll do:

• Provide evidence based therapy focused on mitigating empirically supported risk factors
• Complete suicide risk assessments as required using violence risk assessment measures/opinions
• Act as the liaison between DSHS/BHHA/OFMHS and patient, family, attorney, and interpreter
• Consult with various treatment providers/staff to further insight regarding patient treatment needs/goals
• Weekly/monthly chart note taking
• Take a lead role in creating and implementing individual treatment plans
• Attend meetings or trainings as needed

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with forensic and/or inpatient population
• Formal training in evidence based modalities
• Formal training in administering forensic and/or psychological testing

What we're looking for: Master's Degree in psychology social work, mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy from an accredited school AND Registration as an WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor or professional licensure in the State of Washington. Interested? Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application when applying. Questions? Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io and reference #04995

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle 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. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security