State of Washington · 2 months ago
DSHS WSH Psychology Services Supervisor -Psychologist
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe State of Washington is seeking a Psychology Services Supervisor to join the team at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, Washington. This senior leadership role is essential for ensuring patients receive high-quality psychological evaluations and treatment, overseeing clinical standards and supporting the hospital's mission.
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Responsibilities
Hire and train new psychology staff and supervise psychologists
Ensure psychologists maintain appropriate standards of care, consistent with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and State licensing requirements
Provide leadership and clinical support, and direct behavioral plans
Establish psychology practice improvement initiatives, develop action plans, track progress, and complete annual assessments
Manage and ensure civil commitment and related court processes occur as required
Oversee unit psychology quality assurance program
Set agendas and lead psychology meetings, participate in the management team/initiatives, and on hospital-wide committees and workgroups
Provide organization and clearly articulate the vision of the therapy unit by supporting employees and finding ways to boost morale; encourage employees to speak candidly about solutions they would like incorporated
Qualification
Required
A PsyD or PhD in psychology from an accredited university
A license to practice as a Psychologist in the State of Washington or eligible to obtain a Washington State license prior to hire
3 years of applied post-licensure experience and demonstrated psychotherapy, psychological consultation, and psychological assessment skills
1 year of post-doctoral supervisor experience
Preferred
Forensic psychology experience
Supervisory experience
Apply and teach evidence-based psychological practices, a core understanding of psychiatric recovery principles
Knowledge of the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethical Code
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse staff and patients to accomplish the Center's mission
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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State of Washington
Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.
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Matt Manweller
State Representative
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