Psychology Associate Sr

Position: Psychology Associate Sr.
Title:

Psychology Associate Sr.State Role

Title:

Psych II/Psychology Assoc IIHiring Range: $95,361 - $104,690

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:

Bon Air JCCAgency Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Type:
General Public - GJob Duties Need supervision hours for your licensure? Join DJJ! We can offer free supervision hours to obtain your licensure and match your passion and drive to succeed! In alliance with the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center, the Behavioral Service Unit (BSU) is committed to providing supportive, preventive, and responsive care to the youth on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Populations served may include male and female juvenile offenders, with significant mental health challenges and/or developmental delays. The service needs of this population may include mental health, sex offender treatment, substance abuse, and/or aggression management treatment. The BSU seeks a motivated and dedicated Psychology Associate Senior to provide the following services: crisis intervention, and individual, group, and/or family therapy. The incumbent will also participate in an on-call rotation and work at least one late evening each week.

The Psychology Associate Senior develops individualized treatment plans and other professionally written reports. The candidate will consult / collaborate with clinical peers, psychiatry, case management, correctional center staff, facility administrators, court service units, and outside agencies related to assessment, treatment, crisis intervention and planning for continuity of care when a resident is about to transition to the community. Join a team where you can provide: high-quality training to various personnel in specific mental health-related interventions, clinical expertise in facility and agency meetings or work groups, and leadership to interns.

Opportunity for limited telework is available. Assess what DJJ has to offer. Develop a plan to apply. Join a team where you make a difference!

Minimum Qualifications At a minimum, selected candidates must possess the following:

Knowledge of theory and evidence-based practices for treatment of delinquent juveniles, including those with co-occurring mental disorders

Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques used for psychological assessment and evaluation for diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation

Formal education and experience conducting psychological assessments and evaluations.

Additional Considerations Additional considerations include the following:

Graduate degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Experience providing treatment services to the juvenile delinquent population

Licensure as a clinical psychologist

Certification/licensure by the Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and/or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC or LSAT)
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:

Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Documents sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your…