Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist II)

DHRM•Petersburg, VA

2d•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) for 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. CSH has 111 maximum-security beds and 166 beds serving individuals from the community and criminal justice system. A new hospital is under construction on the same property, with completion scheduled for 2027. The position provides psychological services intended to support patient recovery and competency restoration. The psychologist conducts comprehensive psychological and substance use disorder assessments, completes forensic and clinical evaluations, develops individualized treatment recommendations, and provides individual and group therapy. The role collaborates with treatment teams on personalized care plans and behavioral interventions, and contributes psychological testing, consultation, and clinical documentation. Care is described as holistic, patient-centered, and recovery-oriented, with an emphasis on cultural respect and least restrictive 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 to support patient recovery and competency restoration.
Collaborate with treatment teams to shape personalized care plans.
Implement behavioral interventions.
Provide psychological testing and consultation.
Complete clinical documentation.