Title: Psychology Associate ll

State Role Title: 49212

Hiring Range: Min. Starting Salary $99,734/yr. w/ Ph.D. in Psychology / Min. Starting Salary $109,734 with Clin. Psych. License (Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position provides comprehensive psychological services including assessment, treatment and consultation for adult patients (over age 18 years) to assist individuals in their recovery. Performs work of considerable complexity requiring training in psychology or related field and is involved in the planning and coordinating of their assigned clinical functions with those of multidisciplinary team members. Consults on a diverse range of issues to which psychological expertise is applicable to their team, unit, and department to assist the facility in accomplishing its mission and vision. Provides expert opinion and consultation to the courts on a range of forensic mental health issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the principles and methods of psychological services delivery, including psychological assessments, testing, diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and services planning.

Demonstrated ability to provide consultation for persons throughout the adult lifespan who have a variety of presenting problems and mental disorders. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of issues related to the assessment and treatment of forensic patients.

Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation with severe mental disorders and complex co-occurring disorders.

Level of physical functioning required for highly demanding eight-hour day.

Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness, addiction and/or forensic/legal involvement.

Additional Considerations

Individuals who are eligible for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia within one year.

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or documented equivalent.

Experience providing mental health services and/or psychiatric rehabilitation to individuals with severe mental disorders and complex co-occurring disorders.

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.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: 276-706-3516

Email: rebecca.richardson@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.