Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in 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. Credentialing time is 3-4 weeks with travel and lodging arrangements to be determined.

About the facility location

The area features diverse outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking at Mt. Baker, kayaking, and whale watching activities in Puget Sound and the San Juan region. The surrounding mountains provide year-round activities for hikers, skiers, and campers, while the marine environment offers wildlife viewing experiences. Various sporting events and tournaments occur throughout the region, including hockey festivals and cycling group activities.

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