Western State Hospital
Overview
Title:
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:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/ Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Responsibilities
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.
Supervise at least one mental health worker; ensure expectations are clear and aligned with department or unit goals.
Ensure performance planning and evaluation requirements are met with proper documentation; address issues as they occur.
Provide at least two PSR group hours per week; supervise unit program development and implementation (e.g., group reinforcement programs).
Demonstrate openness by listening and asking clarifying questions; incorporate evidence-based practices into psychological services.
Attend 90% of meetings and provide quality input; perform forensic evaluations in accordance with applicable legal and professional standards.
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
Benefits
Retirement with cash match
Paid time off, sick time, family/personal time, and community service time
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
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.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of inclusion, individuals with disabilities may apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within DARS. Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit disability documentation to DARS to obtain a COD. If you need to obtain a COD, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available during application/interview per the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance, contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300).
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov
Notes Note: The Commonwealth encourages use of the Alternative Hiring Process where applicable. Some content references additional postings and general context that are not part of this role description and have been omitted to preserve focus on the Psychologist II position.
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Title:
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:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/ Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Responsibilities
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.
Supervise at least one mental health worker; ensure expectations are clear and aligned with department or unit goals.
Ensure performance planning and evaluation requirements are met with proper documentation; address issues as they occur.
Provide at least two PSR group hours per week; supervise unit program development and implementation (e.g., group reinforcement programs).
Demonstrate openness by listening and asking clarifying questions; incorporate evidence-based practices into psychological services.
Attend 90% of meetings and provide quality input; perform forensic evaluations in accordance with applicable legal and professional standards.
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
Benefits
Retirement with cash match
Paid time off, sick time, family/personal time, and community service time
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
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.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of inclusion, individuals with disabilities may apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within DARS. Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit disability documentation to DARS to obtain a COD. If you need to obtain a COD, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available during application/interview per the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance, contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300).
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov
Notes Note: The Commonwealth encourages use of the Alternative Hiring Process where applicable. Some content references additional postings and general context that are not part of this role description and have been omitted to preserve focus on the Psychologist II position.
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