PSYCHOLOGIST II

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 106.000 - 147.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans

13 paid holidays

Annual leave

Family personal leave

Sick leave

Employee discount programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking a Psychologist II for the Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role involves comprehensive psychological services for adults, including assessments, treatment, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support recovery and treatment planning.

The position requires a Doctorate in Psychology and licensure or eligibility for licensure, with responsibilities extending to expert consultation for courts on forensic matters.

Competenze

• Requires Doctorate Degree in Psychology and licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Provides comprehensive psychological services including assessment, treatment, and consultation for adults (18+).
• Engages in planning and coordinating clinical functions with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provides expert opinion and consultation to the courts on forensic mental health issues.

Mansioni

• Provide psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for adult patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and coordinate clinical functions.
• Offer expert opinion in forensic mental health contexts when required.

Formazione

Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Licensure or eligibility for licensure

Descrizione del lavoro

Title: PSYCHOLOGIST II

State Role Title:Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $106,321/yr. to $146,723/yr.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website:www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position provides comprehensive psychological services including psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for adult patients (over age 18 years) to assist individuals in their recovery. Performs work of considerable complexity requiring training in psychology or related field and is involved in the planning and coordinating of their assigned clinical functions with those of multidisciplinary team members. Consults on a diverse range of issues to which psychological expertise is applicable to their team, unit, and department to assist the facility in accomplishing its mission and vision. Provides expert opinion and consultation to the courts on a range of forensic mental health issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Psychology required.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure required.

Additional Considerations

• Prefer experience providing mental health services and/or psychiatric rehabilitation to individuals with severe mental disorders and complex co-occurring disorders.

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 Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute 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 preferences 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,
• 13 paid holidays,
• annual leave,
• family personal leave,
• sick leave,
• employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

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.