Psychologist II

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Staunton, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since
1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility
located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university
towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is
nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for
patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty
and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as
Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor
activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

Position Overview:

An additional $10,000 will be added to the base pay for candidates who are
Licensed Clinical Psychologists

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Psychologist II to evaluate
individuals with serious mental disorders and provide for or refer for needed
services; collaborate with other care disciplines to maximize the quality of
interdisciplinary care; participate in planning for an effective transition and
continued recovery in a community care setting; participate in Departmental,
Hospital, and state-wide committees and duties as assigned; provide services at
a system level (such as Commissioner appointed forensic evaluations) as
directed; and ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation
system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with
proper documentation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association
• License (or license-eligible) to practice clinical psychology in Virginia (must be licensed within one year of hire)
• Demonstrated experience in applying psychological assessment and intervention methods to individuals with serious mental disorders
• Completion (or eligible to complete) the forensic evaluation training program for Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

Responsibilities

• Ensure expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the department or unit
• Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate
• Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur
• Prioritizes need for and provides psychological services (assessment, therapy, etc.) for all patients on caseload (admissions: average 14).
• Provides at least two PSR group hours/week
• Assesses and makes recommendations for individuals who exceed behavioral criteria for complex cases
• Incorporate evidence based practices into psychological services
• Participates in at least two departmental or hospital committees (excluding Psychology QM)
• Performs forensic evaluations in accordance with applicable legal and professional standards

Benefits

• Retirement with cash match
• Paid time off, sick time, family/personal time, and community service time
• Health, vison, and dental insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree