Forensic Evaluator/psychologist Iii

1 month ago

Staunton, United States Western State Hospital Full time

**Title**: Forensic Evaluator/Psychologist III

**State Role Title**: 49213

**Hiring Range**: starting at $90,000 (Salary commensurate based on experience)

**Pay Band**: 6

**Agency**: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

**Location**:Western State Hospital

**Agency Website**: jobs.virginia.gov

**Recruitment Type**: General Public - G

**Job Duties**

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $8,000. *Must be new to state service in order to be eligible*

Western State Hospital is seeking a Forensic Evaluator to join our team This position provides forensic assessments (Competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of the offense, Commissioner-Appointed NGRI temporary custody and second opinion evaluations, etc.) for defendants and NGRI acquittees ordered to inpatient treatment at a state facility. This position will also provide an array of psychological assessments and services as well, which include: psychological screenings, treatment team consultation, and program development for pretrial defendants. Court testimony and forensic administrative support as needed.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Ph.D or Psy. D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program
- Must be licensed (or be licensed-eligible) to practice clinical psychology in Virginia
- Completion (or eligible to complete) the forensic evaluation training program for Virginia
- Demonstrated experience providing forensic evaluations required.

Knowledge of psychiatric conditions that affect competency to stand trial and sanity at the time of the offense. Understand the relevant Virginia codes and psycholegal criteria for persons found incompetent to stand trial, insane at the time of the offense, and not guilty by reason of insanity. Knowledge of group and individual treatment modalities for forensic populations. Knowledge of hospital/community/agency resources for forensic populations. Experience providing expert testimony regarding forensic matters. Ability to provide consultation and/or training to the behavioral health and legal communities.

**Additional Considerations**
- Bilingual
- veteran

**Special Instructions**

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

**Contact Information**

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

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.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Work setting:

- In-person

License/Certification:

- BC/BE (preferred)
- Medical License (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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