Psychologist - M.A. jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Psychologist - M.A. evaluates patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Being a Psychologist - M.A. uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication. Requires a master's degree in clinical psychology. Additionally, Psychologist - M.A. requires a valid state license to practice. Typically reports to a medical director. The Psychologist - M.A. work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Psychologist - M.A. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Psychologist
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Danville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Psychologist

    State Role Title: 49212

    Hiring Range: Based on relevant years of experience

    Pay Band: 5

    Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

    Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

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

    Recruitment Type: General Public - G

    Job Duties

    Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and dedicated professionals while putting your assessment and clinical skills to work? Are you looking to increase your exposure to a wide range of mental health cases with opportunities for assessment, diagnosis, and even forensic experience? As a psychologist working for Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, you will have access to referral questions across a wide range of commitment types, diagnoses, and patient presentations. You will also have access to educational resources to include didactic training, webinars, and expert consultation.

    Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking a clinical psychologist to assist patients in their recovery and answer mental health questions for our community partners. We are a 72-bed state psychiatric hospital located in Danville, VA. The clinical psychologist works with individuals civilly committed, those ordered for treatment by a court, and inmates ordered for pre- and post-trail treatment. The clinical psychologist also answers referral questions and provides treatment updates and clinical reports.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Doctoral degree in psychology.
    Currently hold, or ability to obtain, license in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist within one year of hire. Such licensure must be maintained throughout employment in this role.

    Additional Considerations

    Experience working as a Psychologist in a psychiatric healthcare facility or correctional setting.
    Forensic certification by Virginia’s Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy.
    Board certification in psychology.
    Veterans and people with National Service.
    Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

    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.

    Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

    A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

    DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

    Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance.

    DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

    SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

    SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

    Contact Information

    Name: Human Resources

    Phone: 434-421-3060

    Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov

     

    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.

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Psychologist
  • American Medical Staffing
  • Staunton, VA CONTRACTOR
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Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist II
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Staunton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist II State Role Title: 49213 Hiring Range: starting at $80,000 (Salary commensurate based on experience) Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Loca...
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Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist II
  • Western State Hospital
  • Staunton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist II State Role Title: 49213 Hiring Range: starting at $80,000 (Salary commensurate based on experience) Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Loca...
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School Psychologist
  • Rockbridge County Schools
  • Lexington, VA FULL_TIME
  • Teacher – School Psychologist Job Title: Teacher – School Psychologist Salary Scale: Scale 12.0 Psychologist Salary Range: Work Days: 200 Reports To: Director of Special Education FLSA Status: Exempt ...
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School Psychologist
  • Lynchburg City Schools
  • Lynchburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • School Psychologist GENERAL INFORMATION Title: School Psychologist Department: Exceptional Learners Salary Grade: D210 FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Exceptional Learners Reports to: Director of E...
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Clinical Psychologist (Health Psychologist Consultant)
  • Department Of Health And Human Services
  • Madison Heights, VA
  • Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Clinical Psychologist (Health Psychologist Consultant) del...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead RN Registered Nurse
  • HORIZON BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, LLC
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), night shift supervisor position, with on-call rotation Location: Lynchburg, VA 2...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare LLC.
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Fully Remote Licensed Therapist / Counselor opportunities for part-time or full time. Bonus offered Licensed Therapist D...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Counselor Coordinator - MST Team
  • HORIZON BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, LLC
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 Position Summary The MST Clinical Coordinator will ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Talk Therapist
  • Thriveworks
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Lynchbu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Psychologist
  • Thriveworks
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Lynchbu...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Talk Therapist
  • Thriveworks
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Lynchbu...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2017 census estimates an increase to 81,000. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City". In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War. Lynchburg lies at the center of a wider metropolitan area close to the geographic center of Virginia. It is the fifth-...
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