Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist II)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

40d•$106,321 - $146,723•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH), a 277-bed Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia, is recruiting a Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist II) to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The hospital provides evidence-based, recovery-oriented behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness in maximum-security and civil units. Treatment is holistic and individualized, and may include medication, individual and group therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance use treatment. The Clinical Psychologist conducts comprehensive psychological and substance use disorder assessments, completes forensic and clinical evaluations, develops individualized treatment recommendations, and provides individual and group therapy to support recovery and competency restoration. The role works with treatment teams to develop personalized care plans, implement behavioral interventions, and contribute through psychological testing, consultation, and clinical documentation. The position emphasizes clinical excellence, professional growth, cultural respect, and least-restrictive, patient-centered interventions.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist by the Virginia Board of Psychology or eligible for licensure within 12 months of employment.
Experience providing mental health services to clients with severe mental illness.
Knowledge of psychological and therapeutic theory and evidence-based practices.
Experience providing psychological services, including treatment planning, assessment, and individual and group therapy with adults with serious mental illness.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological and substance use disorder assessments.
Complete forensic and clinical evaluations.
Develop individualized treatment recommendations.
Provide individual and group therapy that supports patient recovery and competency restoration.
Collaborate with treatment teams to develop personalized care plans.
Implement behavioral interventions.
Provide psychological testing and consultation.
Complete clinical documentation.