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

Job description

About the facility

This state institution operates as an inpatient facility providing psychological services to adult patients requiring civil commitment and court petition evaluation. The facility maintains a full census and has experienced staffing challenges requiring additional psychology professionals to support comprehensive mental health services.

About the facility location

Lakewood offers visitors a range of outdoor recreational opportunities centered around American Lake and Fort Steilacoom Park, along with attractions like Lakewold Gardens and the South Tacoma Antique Mall. The area features golfing facilities, hiking trails including the Chambers Bay Loop, and shopping at Lakewood Towne Center with community events throughout the year providing outdoor activities and family-oriented programming at locations such as Orangegate Park.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services to adult patients in a state institution environment during full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting psychological testing and individual therapy sessions while working Monday through Friday with one day per week available for remote work. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation using the computerized charting system and managing a caseload of civil commitments and court petitions 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