Psychologist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Danville, VA

5d•$106,321 - $146,723•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI), a 72-bed Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital in Danville, Virginia, is seeking a clinical psychologist to support patients’ recovery and answer mental health questions for community partners. The psychologist works with individuals who are civilly committed, court-ordered for treatment, or inmates ordered for pre- and post-trial treatment. The role answers referral questions and provides treatment updates and clinical reports. The position offers exposure to a wide range of commitment types, diagnoses, and patient presentations, with opportunities for assessment, diagnosis, and forensic work. Educational resources include didactic training, webinars, and expert consultation. The psychologist works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and uses assessment and clinical skills to support patients and community partners.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in psychology.
Currently hold, or be able to obtain within one year of hire, a license as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia; the license must be maintained throughout employment.
Proficiency in administering and scoring basic psychological testing instruments.
Strong psychotherapeutic skills.
Proficiency in assessing and treating individuals with a variety of clinical presentations.
Familiarity with psychosocial rehabilitation and the recovery model.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze behavior patterns and develop behavioral assistance plans.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Strong crisis management skills.
Ability to present and testify effectively in court.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and computerized test scoring.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a psychologist in a psychiatric healthcare facility or correctional setting.
Forensic certification by Virginia’s Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy.
Board certification in psychology.
Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Administer and score basic psychological testing instruments.
Assess and treat individuals with a variety of clinical presentations.
Provide psychotherapy and contribute to patients’ recovery.
Analyze behavior patterns and develop behavioral assistance plans.
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Answer referral questions from community partners.
Provide treatment updates and clinical reports.
Present and testify in court when required.

Benefits

$8,000 sign-on bonus for candidates new to state service who remain with the facility for one year.
13 paid holidays, 12 or more paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days, and 4 or more paid family personal days per year.
Family Medical Leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits.
Group life and optional life insurance.
Flexible reimbursement accounts.
Referral bonuses.
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role.
State employee discounts and more.