Forensic Psychologist II - Risk & Treatment Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 102,726 - 148,455; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Psychologist II for the Eastern State Hospital. The role focuses on working with individuals adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI), performing comprehensive risk assessments, and developing treatment plans within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing psychological evaluations, individual therapy, group psychotherapy, and forensic reporting to support progression through the

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating psychological services for patients on caseload.
• Knowledge and abilities for psychological practice focusing on risk assessment and risk management.
• Familiarity with hospital, community resources and interdisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and graduated privileging.
• Knowledge of how mental illness interacts with legal/criminal justice systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients adjudicated NGRI, including risk assessment and risk management strategies.
• Prepare forensic reports for progression through the graduated privileging process.
• Conduct initial and ongoing psychological assessments and individual therapy sessions.
• Contribute to treatment planning as a core member of the treatment team; participate in psychotherapy groups.
• Possibly supervise and train students (interns and practicum).

Skills

Risk assessment

Forensic psychology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Risk management

Clinical report writing

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Psychologist II for the Eastern State Hospital. The role focuses on working with individuals adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI), performing comprehensive risk assessments, and developing treatment plans within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing psychological evaluations, individual therapy, group psychotherapy, and forensic reporting to support progression through the