Forensic Psychologist — Risk Assessment & Treatment

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia, seeks a Doctoral- level Psychologist to provide comprehensive treatment for patients adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI). Responsibilities include risk assessment, comprehensive evaluations, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

The role involves individual therapy, group psychotherapy, behavioral consultation, and potential supervision of practicum students within an active treatment program.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology required or eligible for Virginia license.
• License eligibility as Clinical Psychologist in Virginia.
• Forensic training through ILPPP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients adjudicated NGRI, including risk assessment and forensic report writing.
• Conduct initial and ongoing psychological assessments and individual treatment sessions addressing risk management and treatment issues.
• Engage in treatment planning as part of a treatment team; deliver psychotherapy groups and behavioral consultation as needed.
• Possibly supervise and train students (interns and practicum) during the role.

Skills

Risk assessment

Forensic reporting

Treatment planning

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Job description

Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia, seeks a Doctoral- level Psychologist to provide comprehensive treatment for patients adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI). Responsibilities include risk assessment, comprehensive evaluations, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

The role involves individual therapy, group psychotherapy, behavioral consultation, and potential supervision of practicum students within an active treatment program.