Psychologist II (Part time)

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Healthcare plans

VRS retirement

Life insurance

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a licensed clinical psychologist (Part time) to join Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, diagnostic assessments, and developing treatment plans for patients, including forensic evaluations and reporting for court use.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology with APA/APA-accredited internship credentials, and has experience in

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; APA-accredited internship required.
• Knowledge/experience developing behavioral plans or behavioral treatment plans.
• Licensure as a psychologist in Virginia preferred (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Assess individuals’ psychological stability and needs.
• Lead formulation of meaningful treatment plans and supervise interventions.
• Provide group and individual therapies.
• Develop and supervise behavioral interventions.
• Conduct/interpret psychological testing and write reports.
• Perform/issue forensic mental health evaluations for courts.
• Provide psychology consultation and education to staff.
• Participate in program development and staff training.

Skills

Behavioral plan development

Forensic psychology

CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

Title:

Psychologist II (Part time)

State Role Title:

Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range:

$65,946 / Year

Pay Band:

NV 5

Agency:

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website:

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties:

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is a 134-bed state psychiatric hospital located in Northern Virginia, a suburb conveniently located near several public transportation routes and in close proximity to Washington, DC. Currently, nearly half of our population is forensically involved. We are seeking a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree in clinical or counselling psychology to join our dynamic team.

• serving as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• assess individuals’ psychological stability and needs
• leading in the formulation of meaningful treatment plans
• providing group and individual therapies
• developing and supervising behavioral interventions
• conducting and interpreting psychological testing and writing practical, user-friendly reports
• conducting forensic mental health evaluations and writing thorough reports for courts and state forensic mental health boards
• providing psychological consultation and education to hospital staff
• participating in program development
• Training and supervision in forensic psychology (evaluation of competency to stand trial, provision of services to restore competency to stand trial, evaluation of mental status at time of offense, evaluation and treatment of individuals acquitted by reason of insanity) will be provided

Full-time employees enjoy a host of benefits including 13 paid holidays, 12 days annual leave, front loaded sick and personal leave awarded at time of hire (amount depends on hire date) with additional leave as years of employment increase. Other benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, healthcare plans, Virginia’s VRS retirement package, group life insurance, and more. Unit Psychologists also have the added benefit of obtaining a significant number of free continuing education credits (CEs).

This is Part time Psychologist II

A writing sample will be required/completed at the time of the interview.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and successful completion of an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association or the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral Internship Centers
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing behavioral plans and/or behavioral treatment plans

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Moral Resonation Therapy strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in inpatient settings and in forensic mental health treatment is strongly preferred
• VA license as a Clinical Psychologist

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Instituteoffers a comprehensive benefit package to include , paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

www.vadars.org

or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #)for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Instituteis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Sue Upadhyay

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.