Title: Director of Psychology and Forensic Services

State Role Title: 49214

Hiring Range: $145,788.00 - $201,187.00

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 a Director of Psychology and Forensic Services to provide executive leadership and administrative oversight for the hospital's psychological and forensic service lines. Serving as the hospital's chief clinical psychologist, this position is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating comprehensive psychological and forensic programs that support the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based inpatient behavioral health services. The Director ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Joint Commission and CMS standards, and professional practice requirements while promoting a recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed model of care. As a member of the hospital's senior clinical leadership team, the Director provides strategic direction, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, oversees quality improvement initiatives, and leads the development of a highly skilled workforce dedicated to achieving positive patient outcomes and advancing the mission of Central State Hospital.

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

- Comprehensive knowledge of applied behavior analysis, clinical psychological services, and psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the administration and delivery of mental health services within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
- Knowledge of current psychological theories, evidence-based practices, and emerging trends in the field of psychology.
- Knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, and professional standards governing the practice of psychology.
- Knowledge of research principles, program evaluation, and the application of research to improve clinical practice.
- Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to direct, develop, and evaluate professional staff.
- Considerable skill in conducting and interpreting psychological evaluations for adult and forensic patient populations.
- Ability to apply advanced clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with complex behavioral health and forensic needs.
- Ability to develop and implement special projects that enhance the quality of psychological services, improve patient outcomes, and support a positive work environment for staff.
- Ability to serve as a designated representative of the Chief Clinical Officer, providing leadership, decision-making support, and administrative oversight as needed.

Work Schedule: This is a Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift position. While a typical schedule may be established (e.g., 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), the Director of Psychology must maintain flexibility to adjust their schedule as needed to support hospital operations, including coverage needs that may arise due to staffing changes, patient care demands, or unforeseen circumstances.

Central State Hospital offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Enjoy a choice of health plans, employer-paid life insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, generous leave programs, employee discounts, and much more!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an accredited college or university.
- Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Progressive supervisory and/or managerial experience in the practice of clinical psychology.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral intervention programs for individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience providing psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation services to forensic patient populations.
- Strong knowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, documentation requirements, and accreditation standards applicable to inpatient behavioral health settings.
- Significant experience in systems management, including developing, implementing, and evaluating operational processes that improve service delivery, quality, and organizational effectiveness.

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.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Contact Information

Name: Central State Hospital



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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.