Job Title:
MH/DS Clinician (Clinical Psychologist)

Location:
Glen Allen, VA, US

Organization Name:
County of Henrico Department of Mental Health & Developmental Services

About Us:
Henrico County , a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager , with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 4, 2021.
Provides a variety of treatment and/or prevention services to clients with a wide range of psychiatric, emotional, relational, substance abuse or social problems; may provide consultation and education services to specific populations; does related work as required.

Essential Duties:
Responsible for providing evaluations for existing clients throughout the agency including diagnostic testing, intellectual functioning and risk assessments; provide clinical mental health counseling to youth ages 4 thru 18; responsible for providing a wide range of referred evaluations; evaluations include intellectual functioning and diagnostic testing; experience with developmental disabilities; internal evaluations to include diagnostic and treatment recommendations and risk assessment; broad knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders with children, adolescents and adults is essential; experience assessing consumers with long-term mental illness, developmental and intellectual disability; ability to administer and interpret intellectual and personality test; excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work independently; experience providing consultation and training to the courts and agency staff; ability to demonstrate appropriate boundaries and to problem solve independently while understanding the basic symptoms of mental illness; effectively match appropriate intervention to client.

Considerable knowledge of principles of community mental health and/or intellectual disability and/or substance abuse; considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to act with good judgment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a two (2)-year master's degree in clinical social work, psychology or a directly related field plus one (1) year of experience in a mental health setting [for a one-year degree, one(1) additional year of experience or an internship is required to replace the second year of formal training]; OR , a bachelor's degree in related field plus four (4) years of experience in a community mental health setting; OR , any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information:
This position requires a Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D) from an APA approved program and at least two (2) years of full-time youth psychology experience preferred.

TB test; A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Must be eligible for licensure as a licensed clinical psychologist within 12 months.

How To Apply:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 4, 2021.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .

Minimum Salary:
59753

Maximum Salary:
109919

Currency:
USD

Main Organization:
General Government General Government

Employment Status:
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel:

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