Psychologist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a licensed Psychologist to perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose, plan treatment, and provide psychotherapy to patients at Catawba Hospital. The role involves crisis intervention, ongoing documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient safety and recovery.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in psychology and will obtain a Virginia license within one year of hire, with

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology and licensure required.
• Experience with inpatient psychiatric, forensic, or high-acuity settings desired.
• Knowledge of psychological testing, assessment, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations to support diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, and court-related needs.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy and psychoeducation; select appropriate modalities; provide crisis intervention and psychological services.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation; participate in multidisciplinary teams; support discharge planning and cross-coverage as needed.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

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.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

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

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 14 paid holidays in 2026, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and 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.