Psychology Associate

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Psychology Associate to provide comprehensive psychological services at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. The role supports individuals with serious mental illness under hospital and DBHDS policies, including assessment, therapy, and treatment planning.

Applicants should hold a Master's in clinical/counseling psychology, have experience with individual and group therapy, and be capable of working

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology or equivalent is required.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy.
• Experience in inpatient settings with seriously mentally ill individuals.
• Proficiency in administering and scoring basic psychological tests.
• Strong psychotherapeutic and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of psychological services to individuals with serious mental illness at SVMHI.
• Comply with hospital, DBHDS policies and Virginia Code provisions while delivering services.

Skills

Strong crisis management

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Behavioral assessment

Behavioral plan development

Education

Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Tools

Psychological testing instruments

Job description

Title: Psychology Associate

State Role Title: 49012-A

Hiring Range

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://www.svmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA. To provide a full range of psychological services for individuals diagnosed with serious, persistent mental illnesses who are served by SVMHI, in compliance with policies of the hospital, policies of DBHDS, and pertinent sections of the Code of Virginia.

This position will provide a full range of psychological services for individuals diagnosed with serious, persistent mental illnesses who are served by SVMHI, in compliance with policies of the hospital, policies of DBHDS, and pertinent sections of the Code of Virginia.

NOTE: This position must be able to work five (5) 8-hour or four (4) 10-hour days but schedule must include Saturday.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology or equivalent.


• Knowledge and experience providing individual and group therapy.


• Experience working in an inpatient setting with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

This Position Also Requires

• Proficiency in the administration and scoring of basic psychological testing instruments.


• Strong psychotherapeutic skills.


• Proficiency in assessing and treating individuals with a variety of clinical presentations.


• Familiarity with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery model.


• Strong oral and written communications skills.


• Ability to analyze behavior patterns and develop behavioral assistance plans.


• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.


• Strong crisis management skills.


• Basic computer skills (word processing, computerized test scoring, etc.).


• Must be able to work 5-8 hour or 4-10 hour days but schedule must include Saturday.

Additional Considerations

• Licensed through the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Licensed Professional Counselor for providing independent clinical services or eligible for licensure (LPC-A, resident in counseling) to provide supervised clinical services.

Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and 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. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at [phone] for assistance.

DBHDS is 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. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

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.

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.