Risk Assessment Specialist

Title: Risk Assessment Specialist

State Role

Title:

Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: $86,872 to $102,637

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

• Conduct timely, comprehensive psychological risk assessments for individuals served by the facility.
• Administer and interpret cognitive, personality, adaptive, and other clinical assessments.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and professionally written clinical reports with diagnostic impressions and recommendations.
• Provide assessment‑informed input to interdisciplinary treatment teams to support planning and risk‑management decisions.
• Deliver psychological services such as diagnostic evaluation, behavior analysis, and limited therapeutic interventions as assigned.
• Maintain documentation that meets agency and professional standards.
• Consult with staff on behavioral risk factors, treatment strategies, and crisis‑prevention approaches.
• Support development and evaluation of mental health and developmental disability services within the BSU.
• Work independently within supervisory guidelines and seek consultation for complex or ethically sensitive cases.
• May provide guidance to trainees or subordinate clinical staff.

• Knowledge of theory and evidence‑based practices for treatment of delinquent juveniles, including those with co‑occurring mental disorders.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques used for psychological assessment and evaluation for diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation.
• Knowledge of developmental psychopathology and interventions to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors for this population.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention.
• Competencies in individual, group and family psychotherapies.
• Knowledge of principles of behavior management.
• Ability to function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team which includes community partners. Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to function independently.

• Education and experience conducting psychological assessments and evaluations. Experience providing treatment services to the juvenile delinquent population.
• Licensure as a clinical psychologist is preferred.
• Prefer certification/licensure by the Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and/or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC or LSAT).

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Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Background & Pre‑employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre‑employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre‑employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Reference Check:
At least two references’ names and contact information will be required from all finalists who advance in the selection process.

Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state‑owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position‑specific questions at the end of this application. Failure to respond may result in disqualification.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
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