Psychologist III - Forensic Psychologist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in their recovery
• Answer mental health questions for the courts and jails
• Work with individuals acquitted not guilty by reason of insanity
• Work with defendants ordered for competency restoration
• Work with inmates ordered for pre- and post-trial treatment
• Provide treatment update reports to jails, attorneys, and courts

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Completion of a predoctoral internship accredited by APA
• Experience as a doctoral degree psychologist in working with forensically involved individuals with mental illness
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia
• Currently certified by the ILPPP

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of psychological principles, practices, and ethical standards
• Strong skills in diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and psychotherapy
• Proficiency in administering and scoring basic psychological tests
• Familiarity with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery model
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Crisis management skills
• Ability to testify in court
• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Forensic certification by Virginia’s Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy
• Board certification in forensic psychology
• Veterans and people with National Service experience

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12+ paid vacation days
• 8 paid sick days
• 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
• Flexible Reimbursement accounts

Pay

$8,000 sign-on bonus for candidates that are new to state service and remain employed with the facility for one year.

Schedule

N/A