Clinical Psychologist/Psychology Associate
About The Position
Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia. It provides inpatient care to adults with serious mental illness in maximum-security and civil units, including a maximum-security treatment facility. The hospital uses holistic, individualized, recovery-focused treatment that may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance use treatment. The Clinical Psychologist works with adults with serious mental illness, leading evidence-based, recovery-focused substance use disorder services; conducting clinical and risk assessments; and developing individualized treatment plans. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, providing therapy and group interventions, conducting psychological evaluations, and designing behavioral strategies to support patient progress and safety. The position requires a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field and Virginia psychologist licensure or eligibility for licensure within 12 months of employment. Candidates must have experience providing mental health services to clients with severe mental illness. Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health facility is preferred. The advertised hiring range is $106,321 to $146,723.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure within 12 months of employment as a Clinical Psychologist by the Virginia Board of Psychology.
- Experience providing mental health services to clients with severe mental illness.
- Strong foundation in psychological and therapeutic theories, with demonstrated application of evidence-based practices.
- Experience providing comprehensive psychological services, including assessment, treatment planning, and individual and group therapy, for adults with serious mental illness.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey clinical insights and recommendations clearly.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and support a coordinated, patient-centered treatment environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health facility.
Responsibilities
- Lead evidence-based, recovery-focused substance use disorder services.
- Conduct clinical and risk assessments.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support coordinated, patient-centered treatment.
- Provide individual therapy and group interventions.
- Conduct psychological evaluations.
- Design behavioral strategies that support patients’ progress and safety.
Benefits
- Health insurance plan options
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-paid group life insurance
- Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits
- Voluntary deferred compensation savings
- Fourteen or more paid holidays (also described as 13 paid holidays elsewhere in the posting)
- Annual leave
- Sick leave
- Family and personal leave
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program services
- Employee wellness programs
- Employee discount programs
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, based on individual circumstances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
