Psychologist II

Psychologist II

State Role

Title:

Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: starting at $102,726 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Western State Hospital

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

Location:

Western State Hospital 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401. Who We Are 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.

Key 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 Include:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Considerations:

• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

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 Requirements :
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the…