Psychology Associate Sr. (BS018BS033BS034)

Title: Psychology Associate Sr. (BS018/BS033/BS034)

State Role Title:Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: $95361 - $104690

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Need supervision hours for your licensure Join DJJ! We can offer free supervision hours to obtain your licensure and match your passion and drive to succeed! In alliance with the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center the Behavioral Service Unit (BSU) is committed to providing supportive preventive and responsive care to the youth on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice. 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 BSU seeks a motivated and dedicated Psychology Associate Senior to provide the following services: crisis intervention and individual group and/or family therapy. The incumbent will also participate in an on-call rotation and work at least one late evening each week. The Psychology Associate Senior develops individualized treatment plans and other professionally written reports. 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. Join a team where you can provide: high-quality training to various personnel in specific mental health-related interventions clinical expertise in facility and agency meetings or workgroups and leadership to interns. Opportunity for limited telework is available. Assess what DJJ has to offer. Develop a plan to apply. Join a team where you make a difference!

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum selected candidates must possess the following:
Knowledge of theory and evidence-based practices for treatment of delinquent juveniles including those with co-occurring 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
Ability to function independently

Additional Considerations

Additional considerations include the following:
Graduate degree in clinical or counseling psychology
Education and experience conducting psychological assessments and evaluations
Experience providing treatment services to the juvenile delinquent population
Licensure as a clinical psychologist
Certification/licensure by the Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and/or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC or LSAT)

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 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. Documents sent through postal mail email or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge skills and abilities.
You will be provided an email 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. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment 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.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

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

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific 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 DD-214 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: Carolyn Brown

Phone: email only

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). 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 .

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.