Title: Forensic Evaluator

State Role Title: Psych III/Psychology Assoc III

Hiring Range: Starting salary: $112,000 (commensurate with experience), with an additional $10,000 for licensed individuals. If not currently licensed, the $10,000 adjustment will be added upon obtaining licensure

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Forensic Evaluator to provide forensic assessments (Competency to Stand Trial, Mental State at the Time of the Offense, Commissioner-Appointed NGRI Temporary Custody and Second Opinion Evaluations, etc.) for defendants and NGRI acquittees ordered to inpatient treatment at a state facility. An array of forensic and psychological assessments and services will be provided to include general psychological assessments, tests of malingering/feigning, psychological screenings, treatment team consultation, consultation to executive staff regarding forensic processes and policies, and program development for pretrial defendants. Court testimony and forensic administrative support provided as needed.

The Forensic Evaluator will also serve as expert witness when subpoenaed; work closely with the Forensic Coordinators, Psychology Director, Forensic General Administrative Coordinator, Forensic Specialist, WSH admissions office, treatment teams, and courts to maintain and monitor the schedules of due dates of reports; provide supervision to and review of work products of Forensic Post-Doctoral Residents (e.g. CST, MSO evaluations); work closely with the Forensic Coordinators and Forensic General Administrative Coordinator to address issues as they develop; and Incorporate evidence based practices, expert guidelines, professional literature, and case law and statutes into forensic evaluations, consultations, and trainings.

This position is eligible for:

- retirement with cash match
- life insurance
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- paid time off; sick time; family/personal time; community service time

Minimum Qualifications

- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program
- Licensed or license-eligible in Virginia as a Clinical Psychologist, with the ability to secure licensure within 12 months of hire.
- Must have completed (or be eligible to complete) the requisite forensic trainings through DBHDS/UVA ILPPP to be certified as a forensic evaluator in Virginia
- Demonstrated experience providing forensic evaluations

Additional Considerations

- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse

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.

Western State Hospital is a tobacco free facility in all state buildings and on facility grounds. Submit a completed state application online at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/. if assistance is needed, contact by email Samantha.Leep@dbhds.virginia.gov. To apply for a job, you must make sure that your online application is complete. MISSING INFORMATION IS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please make sure all telephone numbers/addresses are current and up-to-date. REMEMBER YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER. You have not completed applying for this position until you receive a confirmation number. If you are connected to a printer, print the confirmation number so that you can track the progress of your application and click on OK. If you are not connected to a printer, write down the confirmation number and then click on OK. Reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview processes are available upon request to persons with disabilities per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. WSH is an EEO compliance facility.

In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires and contract workers, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.

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 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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@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.