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Psychologist II (Part time)
Job no: 5098655
Work type: Part-Time (Salaried)
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Psychologist II (Part time)
State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: NV 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is a 134-bed state psychiatric hospital located in Northern Virginia, a suburb conveniently located near several public transportation routes and in close proximity to Washington, DC. Currently, nearly half of our population is forensically involved. We are seeking a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology to join our dynamic team.
As a unit staff psychologist for individuals hospitalized with serious and persistent mental illness, the employee will provide a full range of psychological services focusing on behavior management and modification, including: serving as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; assess individuals' psychological stability and needs; leading in the formulation of meaningful treatment plans; providing group and individual therapies; developing and supervising behavioral interventions; conducting and interpreting psychological testing and writing practical, user-friendly reports; conducting forensic mental health evaluations and writing thorough reports for courts and state forensic mental health boards; providing psychological consultation and education to hospital staff; and participating in program development.
Training and supervision in forensic psychology (evaluation of competency to stand trial, provision of services to restore competency to stand trial, evaluation of mental status at time of offense, evaluation and treatment of individuals acquitted by reason of insanity) will be provided. Full-time employees enjoy a host of benefits including 13 paid holidays, 12 days annual leave, front loaded sick and personal leave awarded at time of hire (amount depends on hire date) with additional leave as years of employment increase. Other benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, healthcare plans, Virginia's VRS retirement package, group life insurance, and more. Unit Psychologists also have the added benefit of obtaining a significant number of free continuing education credits (CEs).
For information on the State's benefits package, visit: http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits. A writing sample will be required/completed at the time of the interview.
This is a Part time Psychologist II position.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and successful completion of an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association or Association of Psychology Postdoctoral Internship Centers
Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing behavioral plans and/or behavioral treatment plans
Additional Considerations
Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Moral Resonation Therapy strongly preferred.
Previous experience in inpatient settings and in forensic mental health treatment is strongly preferred
VA license as a Clinical Psychologist
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.
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefit package to include, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx
Contact Pathways
Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.
www.vadars.org
or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
Agency website https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/
Contact Information
Name: Sue Upadhyay
Phone: 703 207 7204
Email: sudipta.upadhyay@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.
Advertised: 05 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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