DSHS CSTC Program Director / Psychologist

Program Director/Psychologist 4DSHS's Behavioral Health Administration, child/adolescent psychiatric hospital, Child Study Treatment Center will be welcoming a Program Director/Psychologist 4 to our highly-dedicated San Juan Cottage team. You will work closely with a supportive Medical Director and cottage-based psychiatrist, serving as a consultant to state-funded therapy care teams who serve children and adolescents experiencing behavioral health issues. You will utilize best clinical practices in individual and family therapy with children, adolescents, parents and guardians within this improvement-oriented clinical inpatient setting. In this role, you are responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring evidence-based plans for the care of patients and the education of parents/caregivers. Every day is unique and rewarding; our children will keep you engaged. You will provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents and coordinate activities in an ongoing basis with multidisciplinary treatment teams. You will interact with parents, enlisting their aid in rehabilitation of patients by providing them the tools to support a healthy transition back to their home environment. As a member of the CSTC Executive Leadership Team, you can aspire to grow in this role and leave a legacy as you develop center staff and make changes to fit the needs of our patients. By understanding your treatment team's strengths and opportunities for growth, you will assess the quality of the cottage milieu and consult with each member as to safe and effective milieu management. Who should apply: A Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D. or Psy. D. in clinical or forensic psychology from an accredited university,3 years of psychology experience, which includes supervising other psychology interns, And, licensed or eligible to obtain a license in Washington to practice psychology Training and experience with child and adolescent population in the following is preferred: Chemical Dependency Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment Developmental Theory/Developmental Teaching Model Dialectical Behavior Therapy Functional Family Therapy Motivational Interviewing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Milieu Management Evidence-based Models of Treatment The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 05830.