Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility North of Seattle, Washington

Job description

About the facility

This facility operates as an adult corrections institution delivering behavioral health services within a secure clinical environment. The setting maintains established clinical protocols suited to a corrections-based mental health care framework. Psychological services are provided on-site in support of the adult population served.

About the facility location

The region offers a range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, waterfront activities, and access to national parks and mountain landscapes. Cultural attractions, live performances, professional sporting events, and a diverse dining scene are available throughout the area. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities suited to a variety of interests.

About the clinician's workday

The clinical psychologist will provide full-time, on-site psychological services to an adult population within a correctional clinic setting on a day shift schedule totaling 40 hours per week. Primary responsibilities include supervising 4 psych associates and facilitating group therapy sessions in addition to managing an individual caseload of 5-7 patients per day. The clinician will complete all required clinical documentation in accordance with facility protocols. No call coverage is required for this position.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 5-7 plus group therapy
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult correctional population
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable