Clinical / Forensic Psychologist

Summary

• GENERAL SUMMARY The Clinical / Forensic Psychologist is responsible for conducting, scoring and interpreting psychological test data to evaluate personality and emotional functioning in children as related to possible abuse or neglect. Reports to the Executive Director of CAP.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts, scores, and interprets psychological testing with parents as component of comprehensive parenting capacity evaluation. Collaborates with clinical staff to establish treatment recommendations. Assimilates psychological test data and generates a thorough written evaluation which includes findings and recommendations. Conducts evidence-based therapy with children and caregivers. Performs other duties as assigned.
• LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Psychology.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, either Psy.D or Ph.D from an APA accredited program, as well as completion of an accredited internship. Candidate must have completed one year post-doctoral residency in Clinical Psychology. Experience in psychological evaluations and psychotherapy of children, adolescents, and adults. Prefer experience working with maltreated children and their families. Forensic knowledge and training in evidence-based treatment preferred. Increased Security Clearance may be Required : Recurring FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, Child Protective Services registry search, and Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender. Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II : FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.
• WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements.

Additional Information

CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.