Clinical Psychologist – Forensic & Recovery Focus

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaboration with court and community partners.

The successful candidate will work within a 72‑bed state psychiatric hospital, provide expert psychodiagnostic evaluations, and support recovery and wellness for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology required.
• Must obtain Virginia licensure within one year of hire.
• Proficiency with basic psychological testing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with a range of clinical presentations.
• Provide treatment updates and generate clinical reports.
• Answer referral questions and contribute to diagnostic decisions.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary treatment team and courts when needed.

Skills

Psych testing

Psychotherapy

Assessment & treatment

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Court testimony

Verbal & written comms

Data & documentation

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Virginia license eligibility within 1 year

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaboration with court and community partners.

The successful candidate will work within a 72‑bed state psychiatric hospital, provide expert psychodiagnostic evaluations, and support recovery and wellness for diverse patient populations.