Assistant Forensic Coordinator (Pretrial) Psychologist

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Assistant Forensic Coordinator (Pretrial) Psychologist

State Role Title: 49213

Hiring Range: $126,321.00 - $166,723.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital is recruiting for an Assistant Forensic Coordinator (Pretrial) Psychologist who will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of competency restoration services and therapeutic programming for pre-trial patients. This role provides critical training and consultation to staff and treatment teams to ensure clinical practices align with patients' legal needs, while also monitoring key data points to evaluate program effectiveness and guide future initiatives. The psychologist will conduct forensic evaluations as assigned, support treatment teams through the evaluation process, and contribute to patient-flow meetings. Working collaboratively with forensic leadership, this position helps ensure that all forensic patients are evaluated and treated under legally sufficient court orders. The successful candidate will model professionalism, support least restrictive interventions, demonstrate cultural awareness, and maintain clinical competence as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia, along with completing all mandatory training and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:

- Comprehensive knowledge of forensic psychology, including knowledge of legal issues related to evaluation and case law in Virginia.
- Strong training and program management skills/experience.
- Ability to communicate with external stakeholders, including court personnel and other DBHDS facilities.
- Strong consultation skills and ability to provide expert feedback to clinical treatment teams.

Work Schedule:

The position follows a standard five-day, eight-hour work schedule. Most staff work either 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Work hours may vary based on departmental needs, and final schedules will be confirmed upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited doctoral program
- Licensed or license-eligible as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Completion of ILPPP Basic Forensic Evaluation Training or ability to obtain upon hire
- Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision, forensic evaluation, or treatment within a forensic setting

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior supervisory/management and/or process improvement experience preferred.

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.

This position is open until filled; however, applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 1-804-524-7111

Email: [email protected]

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: 16 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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