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Join our team as a Psychologist 4 at the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center at the Maple Lane Campus.
Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Lane offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State’s vision of community-based care. Treating residents in smaller facilities helps them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections.
You will play an integral role as a psychologist 4, responsible for the clinical oversight of the inter-disciplinary treatment team, delivering psychosocial interventions to an assigned group of residents, and coordinating with the court for residents as needed. In collaboration with the treatment team, you will advise on a resident’s appropriateness for privileges within the scope of applicable forensic and civil commitment policies. In this capacity, you will advise and document community access privileges and will develop clinical targets for residents to meet for treatment progress toward safe community access and eventual release to the community.
You will supervise up to seven Psychology Associates and Behavioral Health Specialist 2s (Peer Support Specialist). You will promote trauma-informed care by monitoring the delivery of evidence-based group and individual therapy, promote effective interpersonal skills regarding treatment, perform appropriate evaluations relevant to a resident’s psycho-diagnostics or other standards as set forward by compliance needs, and implement milieu-based psychosocial rehabilitation techniques.
The Behavioral Health and Treatment Center at Maple Lane Campus is a pioneering component of DSHS's Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA), where our dedicated staff offers enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting, preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.
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. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Some of What you will do:
- Complete routine risk assessments relevant to public safety and privilege assessments.
- Assist in reviewing resident appropriateness for a residential treatment facility (RTF).
- Conduct psychological testing and assessments when necessary to clarify diagnoses, support resource access, determine decision making capacity, and other purposes as necessary.
- Foster interdisciplinary treatment approaches that are trauma-informed and inclusive of the interests and perspectives of treatment team members.
- Oversee and coordinate the implementation of integrated treatment plans.
- Provide psychological interventions; group and individual psychotherapy, completion of documentation (e.g., progress notes, START, NGRI patient assessment update), and development of Behavior Management Plans.
- Participate in meetings with interdisciplinary team.
- Support direct-care staff in managing and responding to high-risk behaviors such as self-injurious behavior, suicidal ideation, and/or risk of violence towards others.
- You will supervise up to seven Psychology Associates and Behavioral Health Specialist 2s (Peer Support Specialist).
- Ensure the mental health treatment provided is trauma-informed, ethical, evidence-based, and appropriate within the program framework.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation for mental health services.
What we're looking for:
- Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology;
AND - Possession of a license to practice psychology in the state of Washington.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Experience working with mental health issues in an inpatient setting.
- Experience with the NGRI processes as set out in RCW 10.77, especially pertaining to evidence-based risk assessments.
- Knowledge of and experience delivering “third wave behavioral” therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
- Knowledge of the psychosocial rehabilitation model and its application to inpatient psychiatric residents.
- Ability to assess mental status and administer, score, interpret, and appropriately write up psychological and neuropsychological tests (e.g. DRS-2, MoCA, M-FAST, MMPI-2, RBANS, TOMM, WAIS-IV) to facilitate case formulation, diagnosis, and assessment of dangerousness and/or suitability for discharge to less restrictive facilities.
See why people like you choose to work here:
To Apply:
Please provide the following:
- Resume or CV
Questions? Please contact Kathy Simmons at Kathy Simmons and reference job number 07369.
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.
Supplemental Information
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.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Join our team as a Psychologist 4 at the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center at the Maple Lane Campus.
Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Lane offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State’s vision of community-based care. Treating residents in smaller facilities helps them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections.
You will play an integral role as a psychologist 4, responsible for the clinical oversight of the inter-disciplinary treatment team, delivering psychosocial interventions to an assigned group of residents, and coordinating with the court for residents as needed. In collaboration with the treatment team, you will advise on a resident’s appropriateness for privileges within the scope of applicable forensic and civil commitment policies. In this capacity, you will advise and document community access privileges and will develop clinical targets for residents to meet for treatment progress toward safe community access and eventual release to the community.
You will supervise up to seven Psychology Associates and Behavioral Health Specialist 2s (Peer Support Specialist). You will promote trauma-informed care by monitoring the delivery of evidence-based group and individual therapy, promote effective interpersonal skills regarding treatment, perform appropriate evaluations relevant to a resident’s psycho-diagnostics or other standards as set forward by compliance needs, and implement milieu-based psychosocial rehabilitation techniques.
The Behavioral Health and Treatment Center at Maple Lane Campus is a pioneering component of DSHS's Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA), where our dedicated staff offers enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting, preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.
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. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Some of What you will do:
- Complete routine risk assessments relevant to public safety and privilege assessments.
- Assist in reviewing resident appropriateness for a residential treatment facility (RTF).
- Conduct psychological testing and assessments when necessary to clarify diagnoses, support resource access, determine decision making capacity, and other purposes as necessary.
- Foster interdisciplinary treatment approaches that are trauma-informed and inclusive of the interests and perspectives of treatment team members.
- Oversee and coordinate the implementation of integrated treatment plans.
- Provide psychological interventions; group and individual psychotherapy, completion of documentation (e.g., progress notes, START, NGRI patient assessment update), and development of Behavior Management Plans.
- Participate in meetings with interdisciplinary team.
- Support direct-care staff in managing and responding to high-risk behaviors such as self-injurious behavior, suicidal ideation, and/or risk of violence towards others.
- You will supervise up to seven Psychology Associates and Behavioral Health Specialist 2s (Peer Support Specialist).
- Ensure the mental health treatment provided is trauma-informed, ethical, evidence-based, and appropriate within the program framework.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation for mental health services.
What we're looking for:
- Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology;
AND - Possession of a license to practice psychology in the state of Washington.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Experience working with mental health issues in an inpatient setting.
- Experience with the NGRI processes as set out in RCW 10.77, especially pertaining to evidence-based risk assessments.
- Knowledge of and experience delivering “third wave behavioral” therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
- Knowledge of the psychosocial rehabilitation model and its application to inpatient psychiatric residents.
- Ability to assess mental status and administer, score, interpret, and appropriately write up psychological and neuropsychological tests (e.g. DRS-2, MoCA, M-FAST, MMPI-2, RBANS, TOMM, WAIS-IV) to facilitate case formulation, diagnosis, and assessment of dangerousness and/or suitability for discharge to less restrictive facilities.
See why people like you choose to work here:
To Apply:
Please provide the following:
- Resume or CV
Questions? Please contact Kathy Simmons at Kathy Simmons and reference job number 07369.
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.
Supplemental Information
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.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Verify your degree meets USCIS requirements
A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in psychology is the baseline USCIS requires for Clinical Psychologist H-1B petitions. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before your employer files the I-129.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the DOL threshold protects you and prevents filing delays.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Psychologist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That history confirms willingness to sponsor and shortens the time from offer to petition filing.
Prioritize state licensure before your start date
Most hospital and healthcare employers require a valid state psychology license, not just a doctoral degree, before they'll file your H-1B. Confirm which state's license the role requires and start the application process as early as possible.
Ask employers about cap-exempt status upfront
Nonprofits affiliated with universities, government research institutions, and qualifying medical schools are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition at any time of year without waiting for the annual lottery registration window.
Clarify supervision requirements in your petition
Some Clinical Psychologist roles include supervised hours toward full licensure. Confirm with your employer that the I-129 petition accurately reflects your scope of practice, since a mismatch between the filed duties and actual work can create RFE risk.
H-1B Visa Clinical Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Psychologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Clinical Psychologist positions qualify because the role normally requires a doctoral degree in psychology as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and the degree requirement as stated in the LCA, so your employer should document that a Psy.D., Ph.D., or equivalent is the standard for the position.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Psychologists?
Hospital systems, VA medical centers, federally qualified health centers, university counseling services, and research institutions are the most consistent sponsors. Many of these are nonprofits or government affiliates, which makes them cap-exempt and able to file outside the annual lottery window. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate.
Does a foreign psychology degree qualify for the H-1B as a Clinical Psychologist?
A foreign doctoral degree in psychology can qualify, but it must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service to confirm U.S. equivalency before your employer files the I-129. USCIS looks at whether the degree is the equivalent of a U.S. doctoral degree in the specific field. Some evaluators use O*NET occupational standards as a reference point for the degree-field match.
Can I work as a Clinical Psychologist on an H-1B without a state license?
Most employers won't file an H-1B petition for a Clinical Psychologist role unless you hold the required state psychology license, because the license is typically listed as a job requirement in the LCA. If you're completing post-doctoral supervised hours toward licensure, confirm whether the role is structured as a supervised position, which may have different licensure requirements documented in the petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Clinical Psychologist job seekers?
If your target employer is a for-profit company or a nonprofit that isn't cap-exempt, your petition enters the annual lottery with an 85,000-slot cap. Cap-exempt employers, including many hospitals, VA facilities, and university-affiliated clinics, can file at any point in the year. Focusing your search on cap-exempt healthcare institutions gives you a direct path to sponsorship without lottery dependency.