Employee Behavioral Health Clinical Psychologist

Employee Behavioral Health Clinical Psychologist...Your New Career

We know you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, a great listener and a quick learner. And you know what? You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Chesterfield County is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Psychologist to join our newly established Employee Behavioral Health Program (EBHP) which provides mental health services and support to county employees working for Emergency Communications (911 Dispatch), Fire/EMS, Juvenile Justice Services, Police and the Sheriff’s Office.

What You Do and How You Do It:

This role will provide behavioral health services to support the well-being of Chesterfield County employees in their service to residents and the community to include new hire consultation services and psychological testing for public safety departments, individual psychological/counseling services and testing upon request. This position also provides direct clinical and consultative services to employees and departments; provides education and training opportunities for departments/leadership in conjunction with other EBHP clinicians; assists peer support groups clinically as needed; crisis intervention and crisis prevention services, as needed; provides counseling as needed; and provides on scene coverage for crisis services after hours, weekends and holidays, as needed.

 Here’s What You Need:

• Doctorate-level degree in clinical psychology and active license required; three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Experience providing clinical testing and assessments of candidates and employees in positions of community trust.
• Active Commonwealth of Virginia clinical psychologist licensure required or license eligible as a clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• Adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship and/or as required through state licensing associations. 
• Preferred experience includes training and experience in a crisis setting, working with high stress professions including first responders, and demonstrated initiative. 

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, education/degree verification and license verification required.

We’re Looking for Ideal Candidates Who Have:

• Ability to perform position duties independently and make sound clinical decisions and judgements.    
• Computer competency to include operating a personal computer, related software and other standard office equipment, including documenting services in an electronic health record. 
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. 
• Skills to build internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from a broad spectrum of public safety professions and diverse backgrounds.
• A strong clinical background, including counseling, and providing psychological testing.

Chesterfield County offers an attractive benefits package, including 40 hours of PTO upon hire. Did you know that working for a local government provides credit towards the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)?

Real Talk

We’ll be honest – you will work hard in this job establishing relationships built on trust and professionalism. As this is a new program, the Behavioral Health Clinical Psychologist position will be an integral part of a dynamic team that currently consists of three licensed clinical social workers and is expected to grow quickly. The position requires someone motivated and dedicated to collaboratively build the program to best support employees in frequent high-stress situations. In this new position, you will have opportunities to learn about the professions you serve.

Supporting the mental health needs of public safety isn’t always easy, but if you are committed to making a difference in the lives of others who are dedicated to helping our community members and are looking for a career rather than a job, we want you on our team!

Still Interested?

A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online as soon as possible, as first review of applications will begin on March 31, 2025. Click the “apply” link above to complete and submit an application. (Please note: Starting salary will be within the advertised hiring range and based on qualifications and relevant experience.)

Your New Career… Making a Difference by Helping Those Who Help Those in Need

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000