Fairfax County
Clinical Psychologist - Youth & Family
Fairfax County, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Overview
This position works within our Youth and Family Division. Provides psychological services to court-involved youths. Primary duties involve psychological evaluations, mental health assessments, risk assessments and emergency assessments to youth, and consultation to youths’ families and Court professional staff. Communicates evaluation results and recommendations to clients and their caregivers. Prepares written reports of test results which includes psychological interpretations, diagnoses, and recommendations for review. Administers, scores, and interprets a variety of objective psychological tests (intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities) and projective techniques for diagnostic purposes. May occasionally lead trainings with JDRDC or CSB staff. May supervise subordinate personnel. Responsibilities
Analyze the results of tests, interviews, and social histories of the individual; submit psychological evaluations to the Court and make recommendations regarding risk factors, mental status, competency and level of care needed. Participate in staff conferences and conduct training programs on the psychological aspects of juvenile delinquency. Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, comprehensive risk assessment, and prepare written reports. Provide psychoeducation regarding treatment needs, risk assessment, and other clinical information to clients and parties involved in the involuntary detention process. Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from an accredited college or university. Certificates and Licenses Required
Possession of a current license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months). Necessary Special Requirements
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter. This position is emergency/essential services personnel and required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies. Licensed providers may not opt out of being a Medicare provider. Preferred Qualifications
Current certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Experience working with children and adolescents. Experience providing youth psychological evaluations, competency to stand trial evaluations, and mental health assessments to courts for court-involved youth and their families. Physical Requirements
Ability to drive to other locations; use keyboard-driven equipment; communicate clearly; lift up to 10 lbs; and make clinical observations. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. Discrimination notice:
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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This position works within our Youth and Family Division. Provides psychological services to court-involved youths. Primary duties involve psychological evaluations, mental health assessments, risk assessments and emergency assessments to youth, and consultation to youths’ families and Court professional staff. Communicates evaluation results and recommendations to clients and their caregivers. Prepares written reports of test results which includes psychological interpretations, diagnoses, and recommendations for review. Administers, scores, and interprets a variety of objective psychological tests (intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities) and projective techniques for diagnostic purposes. May occasionally lead trainings with JDRDC or CSB staff. May supervise subordinate personnel. Responsibilities
Analyze the results of tests, interviews, and social histories of the individual; submit psychological evaluations to the Court and make recommendations regarding risk factors, mental status, competency and level of care needed. Participate in staff conferences and conduct training programs on the psychological aspects of juvenile delinquency. Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, comprehensive risk assessment, and prepare written reports. Provide psychoeducation regarding treatment needs, risk assessment, and other clinical information to clients and parties involved in the involuntary detention process. Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from an accredited college or university. Certificates and Licenses Required
Possession of a current license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months). Necessary Special Requirements
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter. This position is emergency/essential services personnel and required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies. Licensed providers may not opt out of being a Medicare provider. Preferred Qualifications
Current certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Experience working with children and adolescents. Experience providing youth psychological evaluations, competency to stand trial evaluations, and mental health assessments to courts for court-involved youth and their families. Physical Requirements
Ability to drive to other locations; use keyboard-driven equipment; communicate clearly; lift up to 10 lbs; and make clinical observations. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. Discrimination notice:
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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