Clinical Psychologist in Fairfax, VA

Company: Fairfax County Government
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Agency: Fairfax-Falls Church CSB Job #: ELT-CSB-20001 Salary: 34.6309 57.7183. Position qualifies for an additional stipend of $499.26 per biweekly pay period Hours: Variable, Includes afterhours, holidays and weekends Location: Merrifield Center-Emergency Services The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board is hiring two temporary part-time clinical psychologists to conduct comprehensive evaluations of both minors (16.1-642) and adults (37.2-815) who have been civilly detained pursuant to (16.1-640.1 or 37.2-809); and to complete independent examiner reports (adults) or qualified evaluator reports (minors) for submission to the court prior to civil commitment hearings. Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES REQUIRED: Possession of a current license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Preferred Qualifications: PhD/ PsyD; Knowledge and ability to apply psychological principles and methods in the diagnosis prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems, emotional and/or mental conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professional staff members and the public. Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, comprehensive risk assessment and written reports; Provide psychoeducation regarding treatment needs, risk assessment, and other clinical information to client and parties involved in the involuntary detention process. Familiar with court proceeding, appear and testify as requested. To Apply: Please contact, send resumes to Jennifer.newhard@fairfaxcounty.gov. Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record, a Child Protective Services Registry, a TB screen, and a Sanctions Screening to the satisfaction of the employer. This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for County benefits. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/non-merit-health-care

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