Psychologist II

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

1 day ago

Staunton, Virginiastarting at $102,726Full TimePsychology

Practice Authority in Virginia

No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

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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 Psychologist II – $102,726/year, $10K Bonus in United States. Title: Psychologist II State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II Hiring Range: starting at $102,726 (commensurate based on experience) Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Western State Hospital Agency Website: https://dbhds. virginia.

Key Responsibilities

bed Joint Commission/CMS

An additional $10,000 will be added to the base pay for candidates who are Licensed Clinical Psychologists

wide committees and duties as assigned; provide services at a system level (such as Commissioner appointed forensic evaluations) as directed; and ensure the

Requirements

Ensure expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the department or unit

Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate

Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur

Prioritizes need for and provides psychological services (assessment, therapy, etc.) for all patients on caseload (admissions: average 14).

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $102,726/year

Signing bonus: $10,000.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentClinical psychologyCounseling psychologyForensic evaluationPsychosocial rehabilitationInterdisciplinary careEvidence-based practicesMental health treatmentDocumentationCrisis interventionCase managementTherapeutic environment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist II at Virginia Information Technologies Agency a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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

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 Staunton, Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological assessment, Clinical psychology, Counseling psychology, Forensic evaluation, Psychosocial rehabilitation, Interdisciplinary care, Evidence-based practices, Mental health treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychologist II will evaluate individuals with serious mental disorders and provide or refer them for necessary clinical services. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care and perform forensic evaluations in accordance with legal standards.

Benefits package: $10,000 Bonus for Licensed Clinical Psychologists, Retirement with Cash Match, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Family/Personal Time, Community Service Time, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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