Psychology Associate Sr.

DHRM; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (Bon Air JCC) is seeking a Psychology Associate Senior to provide crisis intervention and individual, group, and family therapy for youth with complex mental health needs. The role includes developing tailored treatment plans and producing clinical reports, while collaborating with peers, psychiatry, and case management to ensure continuity of care.

The position offers on-site work with some limited telework potential and requires engagement in an on-call

Qualifications

• Knowledge of theory and evidence-based practices for treatment of delinquent juveniles.
• Experience with psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluation.
• Graduate degree with formal education and experience conducting assessments.

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention and individual, group, and family therapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and generate professional reports.
• Consult with clinical peers, psychiatry, case management, and other staff.
• Participate in on-call rotation and late-evening work weekly.
• Provide high-quality training to personnel in mental health interventions.

Skills

Juvenile psychology

Psychological assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Graduate degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Title: Psychology Associate Sr.

State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: $95,361 - $104,690

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: http://www.djj.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Need supervision hours for your licensure? Join DJJ! We can offer free supervision hours to obtain your licensure and match your passion and drive to succeed! In alliance with the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center, the Behavioral Service Unit (BSU) is committed to providing supportive, preventive, and responsive care to the youth on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Populations served may include male and female juvenile offenders, with significant mental health challenges and/or developmental delays.
• The service needs of this population may include mental health, sex offender treatment, substance abuse, and/or aggression management treatment.
• The BSU seeks a motivated and dedicated Psychology Associate Senior to provide the following services: crisis intervention, and individual, group, and/or family therapy.
• The incumbent will also participate in an on‑call rotation and work at least one late evening each week.
• The Psychology Associate Senior develops individualized treatment plans and other professionally written reports.
• The candidate will consult / collaborate with clinical peers, psychiatry, case management, correctional center staff, facility administrators, court service units, and outside agencies related to assessment, treatment, crisis intervention and planning for continuity of care when a resident is about to transition to the community.
• Join a team where you can provide: high‑quality training to various personnel in specific mental health‑related interventions, clinical expertise in facility and agency meetings or workgroups, and leadership to interns.
• Opportunity for limited telework is available. Assess what DJJ has to offer. Develop a plan to apply.
• Join a team where you make a difference!

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of theory and evidence‑based practices for treatment of delinquent juveniles, including those with co‑occurring mental disorders
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques used for psychological assessment and evaluation for diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation
• Formal education and experience conducting psychological assessments and evaluations.

Additional Considerations

• Graduate degree in clinical or counseling psychology
• Experience providing treatment services to the juvenile delinquent population
• Licensure as a clinical psychologist
• Certification/licensure by the Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and/or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC or LSAT)

Contact Information

Name: Victor Rogers

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.

Advertised: 27 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time