Title: Pre-Trial Forensic Coordinator
State Role Title: Psych III/Psychology Assoc III
Hiring Range: Starting salary $134,694
Pay Band: NV 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is a 134-bed state psychiatric hospital located in Northern Virginia, a suburb conveniently located near several public transportation routes and in close proximity to Washington, DC. Currently, more than half of our population is forensically involved.
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and dependable person to join our dynamic team. As a Pre-Trial Coordinator and Forensic Mental Health Specialist Supervisor, the incumbent will work closely with the Director of Psychology and Forensic Services, the Forensic Evaluator, and court personnel, such as judges, attorneys, and court clerks to support operations of the Office of Forensic Services at NVMHI and provision of care.
Duties include but are not limited to supervising FMHS staff; serving as subject matter expert and providing consultation to treatment teams working with individuals with pre-trial legal status; managing communications and information flow between the hospital, courts, attorneys, law enforcement, and related agencies for individuals with pre-trial forensic legal status; ensuring pre-trial databases, forensic correspondence, and notification systems are in place and effective; preparing and submitting required court documents and evaluations within deadlines; processing admission packets; and, maintaining protected health information in compliance with regulations. The incumbent will also be responsible for obtaining court orders and criminal history records as needed, tracking evaluation data, and providing timely, meaningful information to support clinical decision-making and treatment planning. The incumbent may also provide secondary coverage for Director of Psychology and Forensic Services, Pre-Trial Administrative Assistant, Forensic Services Liaison, and Psychology Supervisor.
Full-time employees enjoy a host of benefits including 13 paid holidays, 12 days annual leave, sick leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, healthcare plans, Virginia’s VRS retirement package, group life insurance, and more. For information on the State’s benefits package visit:
http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits
Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in managing databases and electronic recordkeeping systems to ensure accurate, accessible, and up-to-date information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled in interacting effectively with forensic clientele, legal representatives, mental health professionals, and decision-making bodies.
• Knowledge of relevant Virginia Code sections pertaining to forensic populations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for addressing complex administrative and information management tasks.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle sensitive information with discretion and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of best practices in mental health treatment, including evidenced-based treatment approaches
• Demonstrated knowledge of program development, including assessment and monitoring to ensure positive outcomes
• Demonstrated experience providing supervision
• Specialized education and/or training in forensic psychology
• Graduation from an American Psychological Association accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology
• Completion of APA accredited internship or internship with membership in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers
• Virginia license to serve as a Clinical Psychologist
• Successful completion of approved training by the Commissioner of the DBHDS to
conduct court-ordered and Commissioner-appointed evaluations
Additional Considerations
• Previous experience in inpatient settings and knowledge of forensic mental health
treatment
• Demonstrated capacity to handle sensitive information with discretion and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with relevant ethical and professional standards of practice in an inpatient setting
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.
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute 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. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx
Contact Pathways
Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.
www.vadars.org
or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
Agency website https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/
Contact Information
Name: Sue Upadhyay
Phone: 703 207 7204
Email: sudipta.upadhyay@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.