Title: Clinical Psychologist

State Role Title: 49212

Hiring Range: $102,726.00 - $141,762.00; Salary to Commensurate with Experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

** Regular schedule is Monday–Friday, with alternative flexible scheduling options (e.g., four 10-hour shifts) available based on operational needs. **

Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to join our interdisciplinary treatment team and provide high-quality psychological services within a forensic behavioral health setting. The selected candidate will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including initial, annual, suicide risk, and specialized forensic evaluations; complete psychological testing reports; and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with departmental and hospital standards. Responsibilities include active participation in treatment team meetings, consultation regarding patient progress and treatment needs, development and review of individualized treatment plans, and completion of treatment plan review documentation. The Clinical Psychologist will provide individual therapy, supportive counseling, competency restoration services, and facilitate psycho-social rehabilitation groups while ensuring all clinical services are appropriately documented. Additional duties include developing and monitoring behavioral interventions, conducting functional assessments, preparing behavior treatment plans, training staff on intervention implementation, and providing recommendations to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills, professionalism, cultural competence, effective de-escalation techniques, a commitment to least restrictive treatment practices, and dedication to maintaining required licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:

- Requires knowledge of psychological/therapeutic theory and evidence-based practices.
- Requires experience providing psychological services including treatment planning, assessment, and individual/group therapy with adults with serious mental illness.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as an ability to work as a collaborative team member.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited college/university required.
- Experience providing mental health services to clients with severe mental illness required.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in Virginia.

Additional Considerations

Preferred:
- Prior experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health facility.

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

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 (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

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) 524-7111 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia 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: DBHDS 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: DBHDS 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: Human Resources

Phone: 1-804-524-7111

Email: CSHRecruitment@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.