Licensed Psychologist

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Virginia seeks a Licensed Psychologist to conduct psychological assessments and provide care coordination services. Applicants must have an Education Specialist degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, be licensed in Virginia by the start date, and have experience with developmental issues. This full-time position offers a chance to work with a diverse population in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dual Career and Community Resources Program

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Education Specialist degree in School Psychology or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Must obtain Virginia licensure by start date.
• Experience with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and gather information.
• Develop interventions and recommendations based on assessments.
• Provide care coordination services and communicate with parents.

Skills

Developmental issues knowledge

Childhood behavioral and emotional disorders

Assessment experience across backgrounds

Education

Education Specialist degree in School Psychology

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Working Title: Licensed Psychologist

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 540996 - Child Development Clinic FY26

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 12/07/2025

About JMU

Mission: We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision: To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are: Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information

The Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic that has been providing services to children and families from birth to 21 years of age for more than 40 years. The CDC is a grant funded program through the VA Department of Health. The clinic addresses concerns regarding education, behavior, health, emotions, development, and the parent-child relationship. We serve a broad range of clients that include foster children and high-risk families. Our primary goal is to ensure children receive the support and evaluation services needed to help them maximize their potential. The clinic's hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Licensed Psychologist is expected to conduct psychological assessments across the developmental continuum, which include: gathering pertinent cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral information through record review and interviews with parents; administering, scoring, interpreting standardized and informal instruments, and writing comprehensive psychological reports.

The Licensed Psychologist works with interdisciplinary team members to develop appropriate interventions and recommendations that are based on the results of psychological assessments. The Licensed Psychologist provides care coordination services by participating in feedback sessions with parents and serving as a resource to parents, schools, agencies, and the clinic evaluation team.

Qualifications

• Education Specialist degree in School Psychology or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as a School Psychologist or licensed as a Clinical Psychologist. Licensure in the state of Virginia must be obtained by the start date.
• Experience and/or knowledge of developmental issues and childhood behavioral and emotional disorders or experience working with children is preferred.
• Experience/understanding of issues in the assessment of individuals from all backgrounds.

Additional Posting Information

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: [phone].

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail]. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.