Psychology Associate Sr.

Title: Psychology Associate Sr.

State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II 49211

Hiring Range: $95361 $104690

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

The Behavioral Services Unit is seeking a qualified Psych Associate II to conduct psychodiagnostic evaluations to committed youth at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center and detention centers throughout Virginia as well as providing shortterm interventions to youth.

The incumbent will:
Provide evidencebased psychological evaluation and treatment services to residents in order to promote their wellbeing and rehabilitation as well as reduce the likelihood of recidivism. Populations served may include male and female juvenile offenders with significant mental health challenges and/or developmental delays. The service needs of this population may include mental health sex offender treatment substance abuse and/or aggression management treatment. The primary duties of this position will include conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and utilizing evaluation results to assist in identifying appropriate treatment needs and intervention strategies for each resident. Additionally conducting specialized assessments of risk for reoffending in order to provide guidance as part of the judicial review process for serious juvenile offenders is also a core job duty. The candidate will consult/collaborate with clinical peers psychiatry case management correctional center staff facility administrators court service units and outside agencies related to assessment treatment crisis intervention and planning for continuity of care when a resident is about to transition to the community. Additional duties may involve participation on various institutional committees and attending continuing professional education.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of theory and evidencebased practices for treatment of delinquent juveniles including those with cooccurring mental disorders. Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques used for psychological assessment and evaluation for diagnosis treatment planning and treatment evaluation. Knowledge of developmental psychopathology and interventions to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors for this population. Knowledge of crisis intervention. Competencies in individual group and family psychotherapies. Knowledge of principles of behavior management. Ability to function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team which includes community partners. Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to function independently.

Additional Considerations

Education and experience conducting psychological assessments and evaluations. Experience providing treatment services to the juvenile delinquent population. Licensure as a clinical psychologist is preferred. Prefer certification/licensure by the Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and/or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC or LSAT).

DJJ takes pride in hiring talented professionals with a graduate degree in clinical or counseling psychology.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the positions closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail email or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding jobrelated knowledge skills and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Preemployment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and preemployment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. At least two references names and contact information will be required from all finalists who advance in the selection process.

Preemployment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid drivers license is required of DJJ employees to operate a stateowned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to positionspecific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting hiring and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military National Guard or Reserve. If applicable please submit form DD214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility diversity opportunity and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Taylor Mayton

Phone: (804)

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.

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.