Forensic Evaluator - Petersburg, United States - Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
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Petersburg, United States

3 weeks ago

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Title:
Forensic Evaluator


State Role Title:
Psych III/Psychology Assoc III


Hiring Range:
$100,000 - $134,200 Commensurate with Experience


Pay Band: 6


Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop


Location:
Central State Hospital


Recruitment Type:
General Public - G


Alternative work schedules and telework days may be available.

About Central State Hospital
Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia.

CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans.

A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds).

We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system.

We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person's individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person.

Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.


Departmental Mission Objective


To provide acute, comprehensive and applicable psychological diagnostic evaluation; multi-model psychotherapeutic intervention; psychological consultation concerning diagnostic and treatment issues; staff training efforts relevant to psychological theory and practice in order to enhance patient care; behavior consultation programs which provide comprehensive functional assessments and develops, trains, and assists with implementation of behavior plans; development of psychosocial programming based on sound psychological theory and practice; and contribution to the body of psychological knowledge through relevant research.


As a member of the Forensic Evaluation Team, the incumbent will be responsible for providing criminal forensic evaluations, primarily Competency to Stand Trial (both pre and post-restoration), Mental Status at the Time of Offense(s), violence risk assessments, and evaluations regarding the continued confinement of insanity acquittees.

Incumbents will also provide training and supervision to a postdoctoral fellow, psychology interns, and externs on forensic evaluations in order to support individual growth, as well as growth within the field of forensic psychology.

There will be ample support and peer consultation from others on the forensic evaluation team provided, as well as supervision.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
  • Licensed in Clinical Psychology in Virginia or by another state.
(License-eligible applicants who have completed their post-doctoral supervision hours and only need to pass the EPPP will be considered). - Completion of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy's adult basic forensic evaluation training will be required within the first year of employment.

  • Strong clinical psychology skills, forensic evaluation skills, and experience with malingering assessment.
  • Excellent forensic reportwriting skills and ability to teach them to others is critical. The
  • Ability to manage multiple competing demands is essential.
  • Must have strong communication skills to build cooperative relationships with professional staff from among many disciplines, and with external customers in the criminal justice system.

Additional Considerations

  • We are excited if you have:
  • Knowledge and/or experience with forensic services and laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
  • Experience in providing supervision of forensic evaluation to interns and students
  • Demonstrated history of exercising problem solving skills in response to systems challenges

Special Instructions
An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.


Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks.

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.

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