(CAP) Psychologist Senior ($5,000 Sign on Bonus)

Title: (CAP) Psychologist Senior ($5,000 Sign on Bonus)

State Role Title: Psychologist II/Psychology Associate II

Hiring Range: $90,768-$98,784

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Admission&Placement

Agency Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:
DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

About the Job:
The Behavioral Services Unit (BSU) of the Department of Juvenile Justice has an opportunity for you to do what you do best as a Psychologist. DJJ is seeking to hire a qualified Psychologist Senior to join our talented team of Behavioral Services professionals located in the Central Admissions and Placement Center.

This position will conduct psychodiagnostic evaluations of committed youth at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center and detention centers throughout Virginia, as well as provide short-term interventions to youth. The incumbent may be called upon for consultation regarding juveniles with significant cognitive or mental health challenges. The incumbent will provide evidence-based psychological evaluation and treatment services to residents in order to promote their well-being and rehabilitation as well as reduce the likelihood of recidivism. Populations served may include male and female juvenile offenders, with significant mental health challenges and/or developmental delays. The service needs of this population may include mental health, sex offender treatment, substance use, and/or aggression management treatment. The primary duties of this position will include conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and utilizing evaluation results to assist in identifying appropriate treatment needs and intervention strategies for each resident. Additionally, conducting specialized assessments of risk for reoffending, in order to provide guidance as part of the judicial review process for serious juvenile offenders, is a core job duty. The candidate will consult/collaborate with clinical peers, psychiatry, case management, correctional center staff, facility administrators, court service units, and outside agencies related to assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and planning for continuity of care when a resident is about to transition to the community. Additional duties may involve participation on various institutional committees and attending continuing professional education. Opportunity for limited telework is available.

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Upon hire, new employees to the Commonwealth of Virginia will be offered a sign-on bonus of $5,000. The sign-on bonuses will be paid in two installments: one installment upon hire and the second after the successful completion of six months.

This is an open-until-filled recruitment. A review of the applications will take place every two weeks.

The selected applicant for this position is subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

As a requirement for employment, the chosen candidate for this position must be able to commit to an initial basic skills training, which is a three-week academy held at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover, Virginia. The training program will consist of classroom academic instruction, skill-based classes, practical application, and scenario-based sessions. The basic skills training is typically scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of psychodiagnostic assessment, psychopathology, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy. Candidate must have skills are in the areas of administering and interpreting objective and projective tests, interviewing and psychotherapy techniques, and report writing. The ability to utilize good clinical judgment, be well-organized, follow directions, work independently, function as a team member, and communicate well both orally and in writing is also needed.

Additional Considerations

DJJ takes great pride in hiring employees who possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. In Clinical or Counseling psychology. Considerable experience in conducting psychological evaluations and experience in providing psychological services to the juvenile delinquent population. Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist is preferred. Prefer additional certification by the Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Courtney Jones

Phone: 804-323-2005

Email: Courtney.jones@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.