Psychologist II

DHRM•Staunton, VA

2d•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. The hospital is a 302-bed, Joint Commission- and CMS-accredited psychiatric facility in Staunton, Virginia, serving adults with serious mental health needs. The role evaluates individuals with serious mental disorders and provides or refers them for needed services. It 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 position also participates in departmental, hospital, and statewide committees and 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.
Virginia license, or eligibility for licensure, to practice clinical psychology; 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, the forensic evaluation training program for Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.
Veteran or spouse of a veteran.

Responsibilities

Ensure performance planning and evaluation requirements are met, including completing evaluations by established deadlines and maintaining proper documentation.
Address and document performance issues as they occur.
Set and clearly communicate expectations that relate to 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) group services per week.
Complete initial psychology documentation for patients transferred to the unit.
Listen and ask clarifying questions.
Stay current with best practices in psychological assessment and intervention and incorporate this knowledge into psychological 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 for 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.