Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Walla Walla, Washington

Job description

About the facility

The facility operates as a correctional institution delivering outpatient mental health services to an adult population within a secure clinical environment. The setting maintains established clinical protocols suited to a corrections-based behavioral health care framework. Mental health services are provided on-site in support of the adult population served.

About the facility location

Walla Walla offers a range of recreational and cultural activities suited to varied interests. Visitors and residents have access to outdoor pursuits such as hiking, biking, and golf, as well as cultural destinations including Fort Walla Walla Museum, the Whitman College Outdoor Sculpture Walk, and local art galleries. Downtown serves as a hub for community events, dining, and shopping, with accommodations available across a range of budgets.

About the clinician's workday

The clinical psychologist will deliver outpatient psychological services to an adult population within a correctional facility on a full-time day shift schedule totaling 40 hours per week. The role is structured as follows: 50% direct clinical work, 20% administrative duties, 10% supervision consultation, 10% serving as a mental health consultant to facility staff, and 10% miscellaneous responsibilities. The expected caseload is approximately 4-5 patients per day. All clinical documentation must be completed in accordance with facility protocols.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 4-5
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult correctional population
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable

Your dedicated recruiter

Kristina Armistead

Call / Text: (678) 690-7693
Email: karmistead@locumtenens.com

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