Washington State Department of Corrections

Psychologist 4 – Staff Psychologist (Psych 4) OR Psychologist 3 In Training

 

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

 What we need (required qualifications):

  • Completion of a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a doctoral program that is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), or meets the requirements of WAC 246-924-046.

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): 

  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
  • Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check
  • Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training
  • Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections
  • Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable
  • Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
  • Participate in mandatory Staff Psychologist and CISM trainings as applicable
  • Maintain confidentiality of documents, files, and information learned through performing job tasks that is protected by Department of Corrections’ policy, federal and/or state law

Please follow this link to review the entire job description, as well instructions to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3441866/psychologist-4-staff-psychologist-psych-4-or-psychologist-3-in-training