Title: Forensic Psychologist
State Role Title: 49213
Hiring Range: $123,326 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral degree in psychology.
Experience as a doctoral degree psychologist in working with forensically involved individuals with mental illness.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist within 12 months of hire and maintain such licensure throughout employment in this role.
Must currently hold or complete the DBHDS forensic certification through the Institute of Law Psychiatry and Public Policy (ILPPP) within 12 months of hire.
This position will also require:
Proficiency in the administration and scoring of basic psychological testing instruments.
Strong psychotherapeutic skills.
Proficiency in assessing and treating individuals with a variety of clinical presentations. Familiarity with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery model.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Ability to analyze behavior patterns and develop behavioral assistance plans.
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Strong crisis management skills.
Ability to present/testify well in court.
Basic computer skills (word processing, computerized test scoring, etc.).

Come Join our Psychology team that makes a difference!
$8,000 sign-on bonus for candidates that are new to state service and remain employed with the facility for one year.
Exceptional State Benefits Include:
13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year; Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.

Other state benefits include:

• Referral Bonuses
• Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
• State Employee Discounts and More!

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and dedicated professionals while putting your forensic assessment and clinical skills to work? Are you looking to increase your exposure to forensic psychology cases with opportunities for assessment, diagnosis, and legal experience? As a forensic psychologist working for Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), you will have access to psychological referral questions across a wide range of legal codes, diagnoses, and patient presentations. You will also have access to educational resources to include didactic training, webinars, and expert consultation.
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking a forensic psychologist to assist patients in their recovery and answer mental health questions for the courts and jails. We are a 72-bed state psychiatric hospital located in Danville, VA with most of our patient population being forensic. The forensic psychologist works with individuals acquitted not guilty by reason of insanity, as well as defendants ordered for competency restoration, and inmates ordered for pre- and post-trail treatment. The forensic psychologist also answers referral questions and provides treatment update reports to jails, attorneys, and courts.