Psychologist II

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Staunton, VA

35d•$106,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, is seeking a full-time Psychologist II at its 302-bed psychiatric facility in Staunton, Virginia. The hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and provides a modern clinical setting and therapeutic environment. The Psychologist II evaluates individuals with serious mental disorders and provides or refers them for needed services. The role collaborates with other care disciplines to support high-quality interdisciplinary care and participates in planning effective transitions and continued recovery in community care settings. The psychologist also participates in departmental, hospital, and statewide committees and performs assigned duties, provides system-level services such as Commissioner-appointed forensic evaluations as directed, and supervises at least one mental health worker.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice clinical psychology in Virginia; must be licensed within one year of hire.
Demonstrated experience applying psychological assessment and intervention methods to individuals with serious mental disorders.
Completed or eligible to complete Virginia's forensic evaluation training program.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.
Veteran or veteran spouse.

Responsibilities

Ensure performance planning and evaluation requirements are met, with evaluations completed by established deadlines and properly documented.
Address and document performance issues as they occur.
Clearly communicate expectations and align them with department or unit goals and objectives.
Prioritize and provide psychological services, including assessment and therapy, for patients on the caseload.
Provide at least two hours of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) groups per week.
Complete initial psychology documentation for patients transferred to the unit.
Demonstrate openness by listening and asking clarifying questions.
Stay current with best practices in psychological assessment and intervention and incorporate them into practice.
Evaluate individuals with serious mental disorders and provide or refer them for needed services.
Collaborate with other care disciplines to maximize the quality of interdisciplinary care.
Participate in planning effective transitions and continued recovery in community care settings.
Participate in departmental, hospital, and statewide committees and perform duties as assigned.
Provide system-level services, including Commissioner-appointed forensic evaluations, as directed.
Supervise at least one mental health worker.