PSYCHOLOGIST II / NGRI

2 months ago
Virginia$102K - $141KFull TimePsychologist
Practice Authority in Virginia
No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

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12% above median for Psychologist in VA

Accepting this costs you $47k over 3 years

Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Virginia Information Technologies Agency as a Clinical Psychologist – Forensic Psychology in United States. Title: PSYCHOLOGIST II / NGRI State Role Title: Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists Hiring Range: $102,726 - $141,762 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Eastern State Hospital Agency Website: https://dbhds. virginia.

Key Responsibilities

  • To provide comprehensive treatment to patients adjudicated NGRI.
  • This includes comprehensive risk assessment and risk management strategies as well as necessary forensic report writing for progression through the graduated privileging process.
  • May provide supervision and training for students (intern and practicum).

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $102K - $141K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Virginia Information Technologies Agency in United States.

Key Skills

Risk AssessmentRisk ManagementForensic Report WritingPsychological AssessmentsTreatment PlanningPsychotherapy GroupsBehavioral ConsultationProgram DevelopmentSupervisionTrainingCoordination Of Psychological ServicesInterdisciplinary Treatment Team
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Position Insights

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at Virginia Information Technologies Agency is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Virginia Information Technologies Agency lists compensation for this psychologist position at $103k to $142k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($103k–$142k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Forensic Report Writing, Psychological Assessments, Treatment Planning, Psychotherapy Groups, Behavioral Consultation, Program Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing comprehensive treatment, risk assessment, and management strategies for patients adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI), including writing forensic reports for the graduated privileging process. Responsibilities also include conducting initial and ongoing psy...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Short-term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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