Title: Psychologist II- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital 

State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Psychology Associate II serves as an integral member of interdisciplinary treatment teams, representing the Psychology Department and coordinating assigned units while providing expert behavioral consultation and support in the development and monitoring of behavioral and restrictive interventions. The position conducts psychological assessments within established areas of competency and completes Analysis of Risk Reports under appropriate supervision. Responsibilities include delivering individual and group therapeutic services, providing competency restoration interventions, facilitating forensic education for NGRI acquittees, and responding to patient crises and debriefing staff. The role also provides regular staff in‑service education, participates in hospital committees, and conducts monthly quality assurance peer reviews. The incumbent engages in required professional development activities, including mandated trainings and weekly DBHDS Forensic Seminars.

A condition of employment for this position is that the Psychologist Associate II must be Licensed by the Virginia Board of Psychology within 12 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of principles and methods of psychological service delivery including psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, behavioral programming/research and treatment modalities, and program designs and evaluation.

Demonstrated ability to conduct psychotherapy in the treatment of patients with emotional/behavioral dysfunctions. Demonstrated ability to develop and administer psychological treatment.

Once licensed, qualified and able to conduct Commissioner-appointed forensic evaluations at various State facilities.

Demonstrated ability to communicate with other disciplines, patients, families and outside agencies.
Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university or school of psychology.

Considerable professional level clinical experience with at least some autonomous functioning in a mental health setting with a broad program of psychological treatment and interdisciplinary functioning.

Competence with personality, intellectual, and emotional assessment techniques.

Familiarity with neuropsychological assessment techniques and with a variety of treatment modalities.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience in an adult or geriatric inpatient behavioral health setting.

Strong experience in behavioral treatment preferred.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist preferred.

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.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the 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 as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). 

Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. 

Veteran Preference: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. 

Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

Phone: 804-518-3339

Email: tricia.wilson@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.