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Clinical Psychologist - Youth & Family

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Clinical Psychologist - Youth & Family

Salary

$83,009.89 - $138,349.74 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (FJ20), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

25-01880

Department

Community Services Board

Opening Date

10/11/2025

Closing Date

10/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S28

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

This position works within our Youth and Family Division Provides psychological services to Court involved youths. Primary duties involve psychological evaluations, mental health assessments, risk assessments and emergency assessments to youth, and consultation to youths’ families and Court professional staff. Communicates evaluation results and recommendations to clients and their caregivers. Prepares written reports of test results which includes psychological interpretations, diagnoses, and recommendations for review. Administers, scores, and interprets a variety of objective psychological tests (intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities) and projective techniques for diagnostic purposes. May occasionally lead trainings with JDRDC or CSB staff. May supervise subordinate personnel.

Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:

+ Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home — including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) . We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.

+ To recognize and reinforce the importance of professional development and enhance future recruitment of licensed professionals, if approved, the licensure supervisors will receive a stipend of $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month period whether for one or more Department of Health licensure candidates.

+ License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.

+ To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/careers) .

Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care."

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

+ Analyzes the results of tests, interviews, and obtains social histories of the individual;

+ Submits psychological evaluations to the Court and makes recommendations regarding the individual's risk factors, mental status, competency and level of care needed;

+ Participates in staff conferences and conducts training programs into the psychological aspects of juvenile delinquency;

+ Conducts 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.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

+ Knowledge of the methods, principles and practices of conducting and evaluating psychological tests and measurements;

+ Knowledge of psychotherapy and application of treatment a variety of clinical diagnoses;

+ Knowledge of the applicability of these tests and measurements to the clinical diagnosis of the problems of youth and adults with mental illness;

Knowledge of the sources of information and current literature and research in the field of psychology;

+ Knowledge of the fundamental types and problems of mental illness and abnormal behavior;

+ Knowledge of, and the ability to apply the theories and principles of psychology, human growth and development, normal and abnormal personality development, learning theory, interviewing techniques, and personality, intelligence, interest and aptitude measurements;

+ Knowledge of and the ability to apply psychological principles and methods in the diagnosis prevention, treatment and amelioration of psychological problems, emotional and/or mental conditions;

+ Knowledge of application state laws and regulations pertaining to the involuntary treatment of adults and juveniles in Virginia;

+ Ability to plan, organize, and conduct a psychological testing program for youth and with mental illness;

+ Ability to plan, organize, and conduct a psychological evaluation, forensic interview, and risk assessment;

+ Ability to make recommendations based on the tests and interpretations;

+ Ability to establish rapport with clients and other parties involved with the criminal justice system;

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professional staff members and the general public.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from an accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES REQUIRED:

+ Possession of a current license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

+ CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

+ This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

+ Licensed providers may not “opt out” of being a Medicare provider.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Current certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

+ Experience working with children and adolescents

+ Experience providing youth psychological evaluations, competency to stand trial evaluations, and mental health assessments to courts for court-involved youth and their families

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to drive to other locations; use keyboard driven equipment; communicate clearly; lift up to 10lbs; and make clinical observations. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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