Psychology Supervisor
About The Position
Central State Hospital is recruiting a Psychology Supervisor to lead a dynamic team and advance recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed care in a forensic setting. The role provides clinical supervision to psychology staff while delivering psychological services, assessments, psychosocial rehabilitation, and behavioral interventions. The supervisor sets clear expectations, ensures timely evaluations, and supports staff through ongoing coaching and competency development, fostering trust, transparency, safety, and professional growth. The position emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and effective performance management. The supervisor models excellence, supports interdisciplinary partnerships, and drives continuous improvement to enhance outcomes for individuals served and the therapeutic environment. Central State Hospital is a 277-bed, Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia. It provides maximum-security treatment and inpatient care for people in the community and individuals in the criminal justice system. Treatment may include medication, evidence-based individual and group therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance-use treatment.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field.
- Current licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility for licensure within six months of hire.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing individual and group clinical interventions and conducting psychological and forensic assessments.
- Training and experience in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, report writing, and consultation relevant to clinical and forensic psychological services.
- Strong competence and applied knowledge in psychopathology, personality theory, and the psychological assessment process.
- Ability to present and testify effectively in court settings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a clinical or forensic supervisor.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Experience working in an inpatient setting with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision to psychology staff.
- Deliver high-quality psychological services, assessments, psychosocial rehabilitation, and behavioral interventions.
- Set clear expectations and ensure timely staff evaluations.
- Provide ongoing coaching and support staff competency development.
- Foster a culture of trust, transparency, safety, and professional growth.
- Promote collaboration, evidence-based practice, and effective performance management.
- Support interdisciplinary partnerships and drive continuous improvement to enhance outcomes and the therapeutic environment.
- Provide individual and group clinical interventions and conduct comprehensive psychological and forensic assessments.
- Present and testify effectively in court settings.
Benefits
- Health insurance plan options
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-paid group life insurance
- Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits
- Voluntary deferred compensation savings
- Fourteen or more paid holidays
- Annual leave
- Sick leave
- Family and personal leave
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program services
- Employee wellness programs
- Employee discount programs
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, based on individual circumstances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
