Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Lakewood, Washington

Job description

About the facility

The facility operates as a state institution providing comprehensive psychological services to adult populations requiring inpatient care. The organization has experienced staffing challenges and actively seeks multiple psychologists to meet service demands. Credentialing time ranges from 3-4 weeks with travel and lodging arrangements to be determined.

About the facility location

Lakewood offers diverse recreational opportunities centered around natural attractions like American Lake and Lakewold Gardens, alongside cultural venues such as the Lakewood History Museum and Fort Steilacoom Park. The area features shopping at Lakewood Towne Center and various outdoor activities including scavenger hunts and park exploration. Visitors can access both indoor attractions and extensive green spaces that provide opportunities for restoration and family entertainment.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services in a state institution environment, working Monday through Friday for 8 hours per day with one day per week available for remote work. Responsibilities include conducting psychological testing and individual therapy sessions for adult patients with civil commitments and court petitions. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation using a computerized charting system and managing a caseload of 1-5 patients per day. The clinician must be independently licensed and adhere to established protocols for mental health care delivery within the state facility with no call requirements.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 1-5 PPD
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Civil commitments and court petitions
• Average length of stay: 3-6 months
• Census: Full
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable