Forensic Psychologist - Courtroom-Ready Diagnostics

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Virginia 529 College Savings Plan

State employee discounts

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services invites applications for a Psychologist III - Forensic Psychologist at the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. This state service role focuses on forensic assessments, diagnoses, and providing services to courts and jails.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in psychology (APA-accredited), predoctoral internship, and licensure as a Clinical Psychologist within 12 months, plus completion of DBHDS forensic

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from APA-accredited program.
• Predoctoral internship accredited by APA or equivalent.
• Experience with forensically involved individuals with mental illness.
• Virginia licensure as LCP within 12 months of hire.
• DBHDS forensic certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Offer case updates and reports to courts, jails, and attorneys.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary treatment team to support recovery.
• Present/testify in court when required.
• Maintain professional standards and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Diagnostic evaluation

Court testimony

Psychological testing

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Written communication

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D.)

Predoctoral APA-accredited internship

Licensure as Licensed Clinical Psychologist in VA

DBHDS forensic certification within 12 months

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services invites applications for a Psychologist III - Forensic Psychologist at the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. This state service role focuses on forensic assessments, diagnoses, and providing services to courts and jails.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in psychology (APA-accredited), predoctoral internship, and licensure as a Clinical Psychologist within 12 months, plus completion of DBHDS forensic