Western State Hospital
Clinical Psychologist / Forensic Evaluator - Licensed or Licensed Eligible (Elig
Western State Hospital, Staunton, Virginia, United States, 24401
Clinical Psychologist / Forensic Evaluator - Licensed or Licensed Eligible
Hiring Range: $65,000 - $137,189
*This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $10,000.
Must be new to state service in order to be eligible*
Eligible for Staff Loan Repayment Program and Relocation Allowance.
Job Duties
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Clinical Psychologist to evaluate individuals with serious mental disorders and provide or refer for needed services; collaborate with other disciples to maximize the quality of interdisciplinary care; participate in planning for an effective transition and continued recovery in a community care setting; participate in Departmental, Hospital, and state-wide committees and duties; and provide services at a system level (such as forensic evaluations).
The Clinical Psychologist will also prioritize need for and provide psychological services (assessments, therapy, etc); lead/co-lead at least six hours of PSR groups per week; conduct initial psychology assessment of patients admitted/transferred to assigned team; assess/make recommendations for patients who exceed behavioral criteria for complex cases; attend treatment planning and review meetings to provide input and recommendations from a psychological perspective; completes TPC and progress notes; and perform forensic evaluations in according with applicable legal and professional standards.
Minimum Qualifications- Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology form a program accredited by the American Psychological Association- License (or license-eligible) to practice clinical psychology in Virginia- demonstrated experience in applying psychological assessment and intervention methods to individuals with serious mental disorders- completion (or eligible to complete) the forensic evaluation training program in Virginia- knowledge of serious mental disorders, psychological assessments, and therapeutic interventions- ability to assess, formulate, and provide interventions for individuals with serious mental disorders- ability to conduct individual and group psychotherapy- ability to administer and interpret common psychological assessment measures- consultation skills for the assessment, management, and treatment of individuals with serious mental disorders- interpersonal, oral, and writing skills to communicate effectively with individuals with serious mental disorders, family members, and other individuals of varying backgrounds- ability to collaborate with other disciplines to provide interdisciplinary care
Additional Considerations
Additional considerations will be given to applicants who possess:- Bilingual- Veteran
Our benefits package includes:
Group life and optional life insurance
Retirement benefits with full contribution paid by the state
CovaCare health care coverage
Annual, Sick and Personal leave
Family Medical Leave
Short and long term disability
457A
Flexible reimbursement accounts
Twelve paid holidays
and much much more.
Western State Hospital does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or employment activities
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Hiring Range: $65,000 - $137,189
*This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $10,000.
Must be new to state service in order to be eligible*
Eligible for Staff Loan Repayment Program and Relocation Allowance.
Job Duties
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Clinical Psychologist to evaluate individuals with serious mental disorders and provide or refer for needed services; collaborate with other disciples to maximize the quality of interdisciplinary care; participate in planning for an effective transition and continued recovery in a community care setting; participate in Departmental, Hospital, and state-wide committees and duties; and provide services at a system level (such as forensic evaluations).
The Clinical Psychologist will also prioritize need for and provide psychological services (assessments, therapy, etc); lead/co-lead at least six hours of PSR groups per week; conduct initial psychology assessment of patients admitted/transferred to assigned team; assess/make recommendations for patients who exceed behavioral criteria for complex cases; attend treatment planning and review meetings to provide input and recommendations from a psychological perspective; completes TPC and progress notes; and perform forensic evaluations in according with applicable legal and professional standards.
Minimum Qualifications- Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology form a program accredited by the American Psychological Association- License (or license-eligible) to practice clinical psychology in Virginia- demonstrated experience in applying psychological assessment and intervention methods to individuals with serious mental disorders- completion (or eligible to complete) the forensic evaluation training program in Virginia- knowledge of serious mental disorders, psychological assessments, and therapeutic interventions- ability to assess, formulate, and provide interventions for individuals with serious mental disorders- ability to conduct individual and group psychotherapy- ability to administer and interpret common psychological assessment measures- consultation skills for the assessment, management, and treatment of individuals with serious mental disorders- interpersonal, oral, and writing skills to communicate effectively with individuals with serious mental disorders, family members, and other individuals of varying backgrounds- ability to collaborate with other disciplines to provide interdisciplinary care
Additional Considerations
Additional considerations will be given to applicants who possess:- Bilingual- Veteran
Our benefits package includes:
Group life and optional life insurance
Retirement benefits with full contribution paid by the state
CovaCare health care coverage
Annual, Sick and Personal leave
Family Medical Leave
Short and long term disability
457A
Flexible reimbursement accounts
Twelve paid holidays
and much much more.
Western State Hospital does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or employment activities
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