Director of Psychology/Forensic Coordinator

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Danville (VA); Vor Ort; USD 133.000 - 183.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Director of Psychology/Forensic Coordinator at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role oversees the psychology department, ensuring high-quality clinical services for adult inpatients and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology, Virginia licensure, and substantial supervisory experience, with expertise in forensic evaluations and evidence-based interventions.

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Licensure as Clinical Psychologist in Virginia.
• Progressive supervisory experience in clinical psychology.
• Experience developing and evaluating behavioral intervention programs for complex needs.
• ILPPP Basic Forensic Evaluation Training (or able to complete on hire).

Aufgaben

• Serve as chief psychologist ensuring quality services in compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Direct functions of Psychology Department and supervise clinical and administrative staff.
• Provide clinical services to hospitalized adult patients and participate on treatment teams.
• Apply clinical, programmatic, and administrative knowledge to the delivery of services.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Forensic evaluation

Crisis management

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA-accredited)

Licensure as Clinical Psychologist

Predoctoral internship (APA) or equivalent

Tools

Assessment tools

Electronic health records

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Director of Psychology/Forensic Coordinator

State Role Title: 49214

Hiring Range: $132,534 - $182,897

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position serves as chief psychologist for the hospital ensuring that all personnel under his/her supervision provide quality psychological services in compliance with the Joint Commission standards; responsible for long-range activities associated with administering and directing the design and delivery of comprehensive psychological services and programs.

This position provides quality psychological services to hospitalized patients by directing the functions of the Psychology Department, applying clinical, programmatic and administrative knowledge, knowledge of management practices and principles, and applies knowledge of facility and community services. Provides clinical services to adult patients and serves on the treatment team as indicated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology (e.g. Ph.D., Psy.D.) from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent accrediting body recognized by the Virginia licensing board, as required for licensure eligibility.
• Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Progressive supervisory and/or managerial experience in the practice of clinical psychology.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral intervention programs for individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
• ILPPP Basic Forensic Evaluation Training (or able to complete upon hire).

This Position Also Requires

• Ability to apply complex legal, regulatory, clinical, and programmatic considerations to the development of clinical programming and to the day-to-day operations of inpatient treatment and evaluation services to individuals with serious mental illness and criminal justice involvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively facilitate and manage cross-sector collaboration and service delivery to individuals with high risks, criminal justice involvement, and intensive evaluation and treatment needs.
• Knowledge and skills to effectively treat individuals with serious mental disorders, co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders and personality disorders, utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities; including individual, group, family, and couples interventions.
• Effective crisis management skills.
• Knowledge and skills related to practice and principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models of intervention.
• Excellent skills for verbal and written communication.
• Thorough knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia statutes, policies, and procedures related to the management of individuals adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, of individuals referred for evaluation of sanity at the time of the offense or competency to stand trial, of those requiring restoration of competency to stand trial, and of those individuals transferred from jail for treatment.
• Proficiency to conduct forensic evaluations, organize and write reports to courts of jurisdiction and to the Commonwealth's Forensic Review Panel.
• Proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of psychological tests.
• Strong leadership skills and abilities to work with and through others to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Skills to provide clinical supervision to psychologists, and psychology associates.
• Skills to provide supervision to administrative assistant.
• Abilities to organize work according to priorities and to adhere to timelines for completion of tasks.

Possess Essential Skills To Utilize Computer Applications

• Good understanding of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Working knowledge of inpatient psychiatric hospitals and the functioning of interdisciplinary teams in such settings.
• Working knowledge of principles of continuous quality improvement and their application to clinical psychology and facility practices.
• Knowledge of the Joint Commission and other accrediting body standards.

Additional Considerations

• Completion of a predoctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent accrediting body, as required for licensure eligibility as outlined in Code of Virginia Regulation 18VAC125-20-54E.
• Extensive experience providing psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation services to forensic patient populations.
• Strong knowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, documentation requirements, and accreditation standards applicable to inpatient behavioral health settings.
• Significant experience in systems management, including developing, implementing, and evaluating operational processes that improve service delivery, quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Veterans and people with National Service.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.

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. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.