Forensic & Clinical Psychologist II

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Continuing education (CEUs)

Job summary

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is seeking a licensed clinical psychologist or licensed psychology associate with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology to join our team in Northern Virginia. The psychologist will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, provide therapies, and contribute to program development in a state psychiatric hospital setting.

Responsibilities include forensic evaluations, reporting for courts, consultation to staff, and supervision

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Graduation from an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association or has membership with the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral Internship Centers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert.
• Assess individuals’ psychological stability and needs.
• Lead in the formulation of meaningful treatment plans.
• Provide group and individual therapies.
• Develop and supervise behavioral interventions.
• Conduct and interpret psychological testing and write practical, user-friendly reports.
• Conduct forensic mental health evaluations and write thorough reports for courts and state boards.
• Provide psychological consultation and education to hospital staff.
• Participate in program development.
• Clinical supervision to meet licensure requirements is available.
• Training and supervision in forensic psychology will be provided.

Education

Graduation from an accredited doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Graduation from an APA/APPIC-accredited internship or APA internship membership

Job description

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is seeking a licensed clinical psychologist or licensed psychology associate with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology to join our team in Northern Virginia. The psychologist will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, provide therapies, and contribute to program development in a state psychiatric hospital setting.

Responsibilities include forensic evaluations, reporting for courts, consultation to staff, and supervision