Washington State ESD
DSHS OHBH Psychologist 4 – Sex Offense Treatment & Evaluation
Are you a licensed psychologist ready to use your forensic and risk assessment skills in a collaborative, welcoming environment?
Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH) seeks a skilled clinical professional to join our multidisciplinary team, providing expert evaluations, treatment, and committee consultation for patients with prior sex offenses.
Why Join OHBH?
Be part of a modern, recovery-focused behavioral health facility Directly influence patient safety, recovery, and reintegration 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. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Ready to advance your career in forensic psychology? Apply today and help shape safer communities through expert evaluation and compassionate care. Who Should Apply
Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited institution. Three years of post-doctoral psychology experience. Experience in forensic assessment. Washington state psychology license. Position Highlights
Manage and track patients with sexual offenses. Complete forensic and risk evaluations. Prepare bulletins; serve as a voting member of the End of Sentence Review Committee (ESRC). May provide sex offender treatment to patients (if qualified). May conduct psychological assessments and civil commitment evaluations Deliver expert court testimony and prepare required documentation. Support interdisciplinary teams and inform discharge planning. Maintain accurate, timely documentation per policy and legal requirements. Work Environment
Secure hospital setting with exposure to complex behavioral health cases. May require travel for court proceedings. Flexible scheduling options possible; core hours are 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Some remote work eligibility, subject to operational needs. See Why People Like You Choose To Work Here: Interested? Apply with your Resume or CV Questions? Email kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference #05588 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 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. 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. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Be part of a modern, recovery-focused behavioral health facility Directly influence patient safety, recovery, and reintegration 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. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Ready to advance your career in forensic psychology? Apply today and help shape safer communities through expert evaluation and compassionate care. Who Should Apply
Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited institution. Three years of post-doctoral psychology experience. Experience in forensic assessment. Washington state psychology license. Position Highlights
Manage and track patients with sexual offenses. Complete forensic and risk evaluations. Prepare bulletins; serve as a voting member of the End of Sentence Review Committee (ESRC). May provide sex offender treatment to patients (if qualified). May conduct psychological assessments and civil commitment evaluations Deliver expert court testimony and prepare required documentation. Support interdisciplinary teams and inform discharge planning. Maintain accurate, timely documentation per policy and legal requirements. Work Environment
Secure hospital setting with exposure to complex behavioral health cases. May require travel for court proceedings. Flexible scheduling options possible; core hours are 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Some remote work eligibility, subject to operational needs. See Why People Like You Choose To Work Here: Interested? Apply with your Resume or CV Questions? Email kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference #05588 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 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. 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. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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