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The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Psychologist is responsible for the development and implementation of an evidence-based therapy program to serve adolescents in our community. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Medical Director to create a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for adolescents to include the design and implementation of group, individual and family therapies using a dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents modality; provides after-hours patient and family support; serves as a resource to staff; and assures continual program enhancement. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES-Serves as a resource to staff, creating a team environment through training and education which produces optimum work habits in accordance with MultiCare policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations.-Provides direct care as required-Oversees the administration of psychology services.-Contributes to the success of the organization by meeting organizational competency expectations and core values, continuously learning, and by performing other duties as needed or assigned MHS Performance Standards-Adheres to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendance-Contributes to the success of the organization by meeting organizational competency expectations and core values (respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence, collaboration and kindness), continuously learning, and by performing other duties as needed or assignedVALUES BASED BEHAVIORS- Respect: Seek first to understand- Integrity: Do the right thing- Stewardship: Live lean- Excellence: Be your best/Act for safety's sake- Collaboration: Team up- Kindness: Create warmth and comfortMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES -Strong skills in program development, team collaboration, and evidence-based practices. -Knowledge and ability to use clinical experience in developing and operating a DBT program for adolescents.-Knowledge of and experience working in an electronic health record-Knowledge of funding matters for behavioral health-Skill in time management and ability to meet deadlines-Skill in creating high-performing teams-Ability to work independently, think strategically, and take initiative-Ability to accept responsibility willingly-Ability to communicate effectively-Ability to set priorities and use good judgment-Ability to be caring, calm, and able to work as part of a teamEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE-Doctorate degree in Psychology required-Licensed as a Psychologist in Washington State -Five (5) years of experience working in a mental/behavioral health capacity serving children, adolescent and adults-Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy required, or willing to become certified.

Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Full Time Employee: Yes
Primary Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Day

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