Psychologist III
Commonwealth of VA Careers, Danville, VA, United States
Title:
Psychologist III
State Role Title:
49213
Hiring Range:
$123,326 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Responsibilities
Provide forensic psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients, including individuals acquitted not guilty by reason of insanity, defendants ordered for competency restoration, and inmates ordered for pre‑ and post‑trial treatment.
Answer referral questions and provide treatment update reports to jails, attorneys, and courts.
Document findings, treatment plans, and progress notes; present findings and testify in court.
Work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary treatment team.
Perform basic psychological testing and interpret results.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA‑accredited program (or equivalent recognized by the Virginia licensing board) and completion of a predoctoral internship accredited by APA.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Licensed Clinical Psychologist license within 12 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Must currently hold or obtain DBHDS forensic certification through the Institute of Law Psychiatry and Public Policy within 12 months of hire.
Experience working with forensically involved individuals with mental illness.
Comprehensive knowledge of psychological principles, ethical standards, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, psychotherapy, psychological testing, crisis management, and ability to present/testify well in court.
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer proficiency (word processing, computerized test scoring).
Additional Considerations
Forensic certification by Virginia’s Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy.
Board certification in forensic psychology.
Veterans and people with National Service encouraged to apply.
Benefits
$8,000 sign‑on bonus for new state service candidates who remain employed for one year.
13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days, and 4+ paid family personal days per year.
Family Medical Leave, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
Low‑cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance.
Group life and optional life insurance, and flexible reimbursement accounts.
Referral bonuses.
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available.
State employee discounts.
Form I‑9 and E‑Verify employment verification.
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 is a smoke and vape‑free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 434‑421‑3060
Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov
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Psychologist III
State Role Title:
49213
Hiring Range:
$123,326 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Responsibilities
Provide forensic psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients, including individuals acquitted not guilty by reason of insanity, defendants ordered for competency restoration, and inmates ordered for pre‑ and post‑trial treatment.
Answer referral questions and provide treatment update reports to jails, attorneys, and courts.
Document findings, treatment plans, and progress notes; present findings and testify in court.
Work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary treatment team.
Perform basic psychological testing and interpret results.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA‑accredited program (or equivalent recognized by the Virginia licensing board) and completion of a predoctoral internship accredited by APA.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Licensed Clinical Psychologist license within 12 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Must currently hold or obtain DBHDS forensic certification through the Institute of Law Psychiatry and Public Policy within 12 months of hire.
Experience working with forensically involved individuals with mental illness.
Comprehensive knowledge of psychological principles, ethical standards, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, psychotherapy, psychological testing, crisis management, and ability to present/testify well in court.
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer proficiency (word processing, computerized test scoring).
Additional Considerations
Forensic certification by Virginia’s Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy.
Board certification in forensic psychology.
Veterans and people with National Service encouraged to apply.
Benefits
$8,000 sign‑on bonus for new state service candidates who remain employed for one year.
13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days, and 4+ paid family personal days per year.
Family Medical Leave, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
Low‑cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance.
Group life and optional life insurance, and flexible reimbursement accounts.
Referral bonuses.
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available.
State employee discounts.
Form I‑9 and E‑Verify employment verification.
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 is a smoke and vape‑free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 434‑421‑3060
Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr