Looking for DSHS BHA Psychologist in Tukwila, WA - King County, WA

Job title: DSHS BHA Psychologist

Company: State of Washington

Job description: Description



DSHS BHA Psychologist



Apply to join our team as we pioneer services at the Former Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital in Tukwila!



We are hiring innovative, empathetic, dedicated professionals ready to join our team for a new, cutting-edge career move. Our Patients and Staff need hope, compassion, and patience as we build bridges of trust and collaboration through consulting, teaching, and modeling. While this consultant concept was brought to life over 50 yrs. ago, it has been re-enlivened and applied to the state hospital model of care.



Our services provide comprehensive assessments and detailed recommendations to the respective treatment teams. These will include specific psychopharmacologic, medical, behavioral, and other evidence-based interventions and the relevant staff education and training to facilitate their implementations. Our ward Staff members provide direct care, specialized services, and evidence-based individual/group therapies to adults with severe psychiatric conditions.



Here is your opportunity to use your empathic engagement skills to be part of a robust and compassionate team that promotes recovery principles and develops therapeutic relationships with our staff and patients. This is an exciting opportunity for a meaningful career where you will have a chance every day to grow, enjoy the work you do, and help us in our mission of transforming lives together.



King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.



Some of what you'll do:

• Completing assessments of violence and forensic risk


• Consulting with the team and other stakeholders regarding risk and risk mitigation


• Providing court testimony (where applicable)


• Completing required documentation according to professional, hospital, and CMS standards

What we're looking for:

Professionals with a doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology and preferably two years of doctoral experience working in an inpatient or forensic setting with people who experience severe mental illness. Individuals with formal training in forensic/psychological testing are preferred.



To apply:

• Submit online application


• Resume


• Cover Letter

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.



Questions about this opportunity? Contact the recruiter at or 360-995-2275 and reference #10452.



Supplemental Information



Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.



Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.



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Expected salary: $105096 - 141300 per year

Location: Tukwila, WA - King County, WA

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