Psychology Associate - Chehalis

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Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."Job Title: Psychology AssociateLocation: Chehalis, WACloses: Tuesday, February 17, 2026Salary: $84,984.00 – 114,264.00 Yearly.

The salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for Psychology Associate to provide mental health services to young people and clinical training and consultation to program personnel at Green Hill School.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.The Opportunity:As a team member within the facility Mental Health Program, you will provide diagnostic evaluation, individual group, therapeutic modeling and coaching within an assigned residential milieu, provide clinical consultation to the living unit staff and team and other stakeholders in support of aftercare services, and facilitate clinical program consultation teams.

These functions are performed under the supervision of a licensed doctoral or master’s level mental health clinician, within the direction of the JR Clinical Director and facility administration.

We strive to contribute to the journey into healthy and vibrant adulthood for the young people in our care.

Some of what you will do:

• Administer agency-assigned anxiety, depression, and trauma screening and assessment tools, and psycho-social assessments.
• Provide in-person individual counseling based on established standards of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
• Provide targeted treatment, support and staff consultation for individuals on Suicide Precaution Level (SPL).
• Conduct intakes, OWL screens and perform behavioral and functional assessments.
• Develop, implement, and individualize treatment plans.
• Educate and coach young people and consult with staff in creating behavior shaping programs, skill/goal scripts, and individual support programs.
• Co-lead DBT skills training, trauma treatment, family engagement, and other group-based treatment and psychoeducation.
• Coordinate interventions for young people with high-risk behaviors, affective disorder, or who are seen as prone to self-harm behaviors.
• Co-lead DBT skills training, trauma treatment, family engagement, and other group-based treatment and psychoeducation.

Required Qualifications:A Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited graduate school whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education or the Council for Higher education.ANDOne year of clinically supervised, post-graduate experience providing treatment services to clients with behavioral health needs and/or justice system involvement.ANDClinical licensure or affiliate status within the state of Washington OR eligibility to obtain Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor credential as defined in WAC 246-810-010 based on qualifying education and supervised experience in the State of Washington or in another state or federally recognized tribe with equivalent requirements deemed sufficient for probationary or full credentialing (see RCW 18.83.170), as determined by the Washington State Department of Health.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Qualified applicants with extensive relevant experience who are not yet eligible for the Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor credential as defined in WAC 246-810-010 may be considered as an in-training employee.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• One year experience providing direct services in a mental health facility or like agency to JR.
• Experience in training and/or providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
• Experience with providing guidance and consultation to para-professional staff in a behavioral health setting.

How do I apply?

In addition to completing the online application, attach the following documents to the profile:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Current resume detailing experience and education

Supplemental Information:The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors.

We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position performs activities that meet the definition of counseling as defined in WAC 246-810-010 (7). Incumbent must possess and maintain a current Agency Affiliated Counselor or higher credential from the WA State Department of Health.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at david.ozment@dcyf.wa.gov.

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