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Job Description
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Position
Western State Hospital is seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist to serve as Director of the hospital’s Division of Behavioral Medicine and to provide a full range of neuropsychological services to individuals with serious mental disorders. The incumbent in this position has responsibility for neuropsychological and forensic assessments, consultations, administration of the Division of Behavioral Medicine which includes neuropsychology and audiology, oversight of the cognitive remediation section of the hospital-wide psychosocial rehabilitation program, training of postdoctoral fellows in neuropsychology in collaboration with the Neurocognitive Assessment Laboratory at the University of Virginia, supervision of graduate students in psychology, and training hospital staff. There are optional opportunities to conduct clinical research in relevant areas.
Western State Hospital
Western State Hospital, a 246-bed, accredited, public, psychiatric hospital located in Staunton, Virginia, where a new state-of-the-art facility opened in 2013. The successful candidate will join a staff of 15 experienced and highly skilled clinical psychologists. Neuropsychology is a well-established and highly respected service at the hospital having started in 1979. The service is supported by a certified psychometrist and an administrative assistant, and maintains a wide array of assessment materials. Staunton is in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley within 30 minutes of major universities. We hope that the high quality of life, collegial multidisciplinary professional staff, quality reputation, and working relationships with academic institutions will attract the neuropsychologist we seek.
Minimum Qualifications, Salary, and Benefits
The successful applicant must be licensed or license eligible in clinical psychology in the state of Virginia, have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. with specialized training in clinical neuropsychology meeting guidelines of APA Division 40 or the Houston Conference, and experience working with individuals with serious mental disorders. Forensic assessment experience and ABPP Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Neuropsychology is highly desirable. Salary is negotiable with the state’s excellent benefit package.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted online only at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com . In addition to the online application, a cover letter, vita, and three letters of recommendation are required. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Jeff Phillips, Ph.D., Director of Psychology, Western State Hospital, at 540-332-8435; by e-mail at jeffrey.phillips@dbhds.virginia.gov, or call Human Resources at (540) 332-8306 or (540) 332-8300. EEO.
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