Salary : $147,036.00 - $197,796.00 Annually
Location : Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Corrections
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionPsychologist 4
Washington State Penitentiary (WSP)
Walla Walla, WA Annual Salary Range: $147,036-$197,796Current Available Shift:- Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4pm
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Psychologist 4 at the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) located in Walla Walla, WA.
This position provides and supervises the provision of Mental Health (MH) assessment and treatment services performed at WSP, in accordance with DOC Policy and the WA DOC Health Plan.
The Psychologist in this position supervises master's level clinicians in the delivery of Mental Health Services throughout the institution including but not limited to WSP's General Population (GP) Units, Residential Treatment Unit, Intensive Management Units and Close Observation Area.
This position carries out psycho-diagnostic testing, assess/evaluates patients and then documents findings. This position leads and participates in clinical staffing's for mentally ill health incarcerated individual's and assists in determining program needs, at times coordinating with custody on individualized Behavior Management Plans.
This position participates in formal clinical oversight according to the Facility and DOH Health Services clinical oversight structure, and the clinical process with be included in the performance expectations of the PDP for the staff member in this position. This position works alongside other Psychologist and health Services Manager 2 for Mental Health to provide visionary leadership, program development and implementation at Washington State Penitentiary.
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Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) is a 2000 bed facility for high and medium custody men. It is located just outside the city, farms and vineyards of Walla Walla. Four separate facilities exist within the institution, each of which houses a different custody level of Incarcerated individuals. WSP is currently engaged in major facility construction, replacing old facilities with newer high custody housing units. WSP has just opened a new stand-alone health care building with inpatient and outpatient medical and mental health care and a six-chair dental operatory.
If you've read this far, it is clear you have a desire to make a difference in public service. A completed application packet will include and is
REQUIRED:- A detailed resume.
- A cover letter regarding you interests and outlining your qualifications.
- Three professional references.
Application assessment will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.
"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple vacant positions."
Duties In this role you will:
- Provides leadership and clinical oversight to assigned mental health professionals throughout Washington State Penitentiary.
- Collaborates with the Health Service Managers (HSM2) Mental Health and other Psychologists in the development and implementation of mental health services at WSP. Ensures staff under supervision have on-going training and development in therapeutic skills and requirements of the WA Doc Health Plan.
- Participates in the involuntary medication hearings, completes Behavioral Discharge Summaries (BHDS) and actively participates in the clinical leadership of the Mental Health Management Team.
- Participate in Quality improvement projects and other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:- Possession of a current license to practice psychology in the state of Washington.
- 1 year of post-doctoral psychology experience.
- At least 1 year of experience working independently and effectively to develop resource linking client need with resources within institutions and/ or the community.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:PH. D or Psy. D in Clinical Psychology, Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Washington, Advanced training in the use of forensic tools.
Three years of Post-doctoral Psychology experience, including one year of experience supervising mental health staff.
Three years' experience providing psychological services in a correctional setting.
Supplemental Information What We Offer: As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
