Director of Psychology

This position serves as the leader of the Psychology department of a 110-bed licensed adult Psychiatric hospital. It develops, oversees, and evaluates psychological testing, evaluation, and treatment services for severely mentally ill patients. Responsibilities include providing reports and evaluations of behavioral programming, staff accountability performances, and unit or facility performance. The department head will testify in court hearings as an expert witness and administer psychological diagnostic tests, synthesize and evaluate results.

This is a tobacco‑free facility. Candidates must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug and alcohol screening test, and all employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies. Candidates must also successfully pass a background screening.

• Education: Master’s degree in psychology from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must be a licensed psychologist in West Virginia.
• Experience: Six (6) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in the field of psychology, researching or teaching, or practicing psychological counseling.
• Experience Substitution: Doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
• Internal Applicants Only: Four (4) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time experience as a Psychologist may substitute for the required experience.

Mildred Mitchell‑Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110‑bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. It provides quality patient care and a safe environment for patients often committed through civil commitment or, for forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, the hospital offers on‑site learning experiences for physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel.

The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.