Sex Offender Treatment Therapist

State of Washington • $84K — $114K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two years of experience providing therapy to offenders or individuals with mental health needs.
  • Six months of experience leading therapy groups.
  • Permanent status in the Department of Corrections.
  • Current employee seeking transfer under Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
  • Expertise in sex offender treatment methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate treatment groups for clients to enhance community reintegration.
  • Deliver specialized treatment services to reduce sexual recidivism risk.
  • Collaborate with a team of treatment professionals to support client growth.
  • Conduct individual assessments to tailor therapy to client needs.
  • Document treatment progress and client interactions accurately.

Benefits

  • Professional growth and training opportunities offered.
  • Supportive team environment for therapeutic practice.
  • Regular Monday to Friday work hours.
  • Opportunity for impactful work in community reintegration.
  • Access to ongoing professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Salary: $7,066.00 - $9,506.00 Monthly
Location : Pierce County - Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal Transfer - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity
Sex Offender Treatment Therapist

(Corrections Specialist 4 - SX50)
The Sex Offender Treatment and Assessment Program (SOTAP) with Health Services has a permanent, full time, Sex Offender Treatment Therapist (Corrections Specialist 4) opening available. This position is located at Tacoma Field Office. The SOTAP CS4 position offers a unique opportunity to put your clinical skills to work. SOTAP's community treatment providers work diligently facilitating treatment groups to enhance clients' ability to reintegrate successfully into the community upon prison release. Through the delivery of treatment services specifically designed to reduce risk of sexual recidivism, you will have the opportunity to effect change, see positive growth from clients, and work with a dedicated, supportive team of treatment professionals. This position offers professional flexibility, professional growth and training opportunities, and the chance to challenge yourself professionally with the support of and encouragement from peers and leadership.
The work schedules for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.
Duties
In accordance with Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply:
  • You are requesting a transfer under Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
  • You are a permanent DOC employee.
  • You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.

** Please note the following additional requirements for this position:
Two (2) years of demonstrated experience providing individual or group therapy to adult or juvenile offenders, the mentally ill or sex offenders, which includes six (6) months of work experience providing mental health treatment and/or therapy specifically to groups.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in transferring to this position, submit a request to: gov. Don't forget to reference position number SX50 and include the following information in your request:
  • Full name
  • Personnel number
  • Current job title and work unit

Note, per the CBA:
  • If you requested transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
  • If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.

For more information or questions about this opportunity, email .
Updated 01-07-2026

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