Psychologist II

Title: Psychologist II

State Role Title: 49213

Hiring Range: starting at $80,000 (Salary commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Dept Behav Hlth & Develop Svcs

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia operates 12 facilities: eight behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability or are in need of substance use disorder services.

DBHDS is seeking experienced Clinical Psychologists to evaluate individuals with serious mental disorders and provide and/or refer for needed services; collaborate with other disciples to maximize the quality of interdisciplinary care; participate in planning for an effective transition and continued recovery in a community care setting; participate in Departmental, Hospital, and state-wide committees and duties; and provide services at a system level (such as forensic evaluations).

The Clinical Psychologist will also prioritize and provide need psychological services (assessments, therapy, etc.); lead/co-lead PSR groups each week; conduct initial psychology assessment of patients admitted/transferred to assigned team; assess/make recommendations for patients who exceed behavioral criteria for complex cases; attend treatment planning and review meetings to provide input and recommendations from a psychological perspective; completes TPC and progress notes; and perform forensic evaluations in according with applicable legal and professional standards.

We are currently hiring Clinical Psychologists at the following facilities:
Central State Hospital-Petersburg, Virginia
Eastern State Hospital-Williamsburg, Virginia
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute- Falls Church, Virginia
Piedmont Geriatric Center-Burkeville, Virginia
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute- Danville, Virginia
Western State Hospital-Staunton, Virginia

Minimum Qualifications

- PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology form a program accredited by the American Psychological Association
- License (or license-eligible) to practice Clinical Psychology in Virginia
- Demonstrated experience in applying psychological assessment and intervention methods to individuals with serious mental disorders
- Completion (or eligible to complete) the forensic evaluation training program in Virginia
- Knowledge of serious mental disorders, psychological assessments, and therapeutic interventions
- Ability to assess, formulate, and provide interventions for individuals with serious mental disorders
- Ability to conduct individual and group psychotherapy
- Ability to administer and interpret common psychological assessment measures
- Consultation skills for the assessment, management, and treatment of individuals with serious mental disorders
- Interpersonal, oral, and writing skills to communicate effectively with individuals with serious mental disorders, family members, and other individuals of varying backgrounds
- Ability to collaborate with other disciplines to provide interdisciplinary care

Additional Considerations

- Bilingual
- Veteran

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.

DBHDS only accepts online applications. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your online account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of comprehensive health insurance plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Please note: Certificates of Disabilities that were issued between April 2022 & February 29, 2024, will continue to be valid for applying to state jobs.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. DBHDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Roque

Phone: 804-944-3292

Email: angela.roque@dbhds.virginia.gov