Psychologist

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (your choice)

Paid life insurance

Retirement plans

14 paid holidays in 2026

Annual leave

Family personal leave

Sick leave

Employee discount programs

More!

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop in Virginia seeks a licensed Psychologist II to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, interpret results, and support diagnosis and treatment planning at Catawba Hospital. The role includes psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

The psychologist will review records, perform clinical interviews, administer tests, prepare professional reports, and contribute to treatment planning and discharge processes for

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted license as a Clinical Psychologist in Virginia (to be obtained within one year).
• Knowledge of psychological assessment, testing, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Perform clinical interviews, administer and interpret tests including neuropsychological assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy and crisis intervention; select appropriate treatment modalities.
• Develop behavioral guidelines, milieu plans, and provide staff education.
• Contribute to discharge planning; include cross-coverage and multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Psychological testing

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Behavioral management

Treatment planning

Written reports

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (VA)

Job description

Title: Psychologist

State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: $106,321 - $130,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Psychologist II conducts comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations to support diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, and court-related needs. Responsibilities include reviewing patient records, conducting clinical interviews, selecting and administering appropriate psychological and neuropsychological tests, interpreting assessment results, and communicating findings and recommendations through written reports and oral presentations. Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy and psychoeducation; selects appropriate treatment modalities based on patient needs; and provides crisis intervention and psychological services to promote patient safety, recovery, and optimal psychological functioning.

Provides clinical consultation and behavioral management recommendations to treatment teams and hospital staff, including development and evaluation of behavioral guidelines, milieu planning, staff education, and individualized behavioral interventions. Maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital requirements and applicable standards. Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment teams by providing psychological expertise, contributing to diagnosis and treatment planning, developing behavioral management plans, assisting with team leadership, supporting discharge planning, providing clinical recommendations to colleagues, and providing cross-coverage as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an appropriately accredited program and a current, unrestricted license as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia (to be obtained within one year of hire).
• Requires knowledge and demonstrated ability in psychological assessment, diagnosis, psychological testing, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, behavioral management, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Must be able to independently provide psychological services, conduct and interpret psychological assessments, develop treatment recommendations, provide clinical consultation, and prepare professional clinical reports.

Additional Considerations

Experience providing psychological services in an inpatient psychiatric, forensic, behavioral health, or other high-acuity clinical setting is highly desired.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

• Health plans (your choice)
• Paid life insurance
• Retirement plans
• 14 paid holidays in 2026
• Annual leave
• Family personal leave
• Sick leave
• Employee discount programs
• More!

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.