Chief Psychologist & Forensic Services Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks a Director of Psychology/Forensic Coordinator at Southern Va Mental Health Institute to lead the Psychology Department and ensure high-quality psychological services in a hospital setting. The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology, Virginia licensure, and progressive supervisory experience.

You will develop and evaluate behavioral programs, collaborate across treatment teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• This position requires a doctoral degree in psychology and licensure as a clinical psychologist in Virginia.
• Progressive supervisory and/or managerial experience in clinical psychology is required.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral intervention programs for individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• This position serves as chief psychologist for the hospital, directing the Psychology Department and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Provides clinical services to hospitalized adults and serves on the treatment team; oversees the design and delivery of psychological services.
• Demonstrates leadership in cross-functional collaboration and program development.

Skills

Supervisory/managerial experience

Forensic evaluation skills

Crisis management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA accredited)

Virginia licensure as a Clinical Psychologist

Predoctoral internship & licensure eligibility requirements

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks a Director of Psychology/Forensic Coordinator at Southern Va Mental Health Institute to lead the Psychology Department and ensure high-quality psychological services in a hospital setting. The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology, Virginia licensure, and progressive supervisory experience.

You will develop and evaluate behavioral programs, collaborate across treatment teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.