PSYCHOLOGIST III - FORENSIC EVALUATOR

Virginia Jobs

$123K — $167K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program required.
  • Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist.
  • Training and experience in forensic psychological evaluation and treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide forensic assessments for defendants in inpatient treatment.
  • Conduct general psychological assessments and tests of malingering.
  • Perform neuropsychological screenings and consult with treatment teams.
  • Develop programs for pretrial defendants.
  • Testify in court as needed.
  • Work as essential personnel during emergencies or facility needs.

Benefits

  • Work in a supportive environment focused on mental health and legal intersections.
  • Opportunity for involvement in groundbreaking forensic evaluations.
  • Access to resources and training for ongoing professional development.
Full Job Description
Title: PSYCHOLOGIST III - FORENSIC EVALUATOR

State Role Title: Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

Hiring Range: $123,326 - $167,424

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*Please know that this is not a remote position*.

To provide forensic assessments (Competency to Stand Trial and Mental State at the Time of the Offense) for defendants ordered to in-patient treatment at a state facility. An array of forensic and psychological assessments and services will be provided to include general psychological assessments, tests of malingering/feigning, neuropsychological screenings, treatment team consultation, and program development for pretrial defendant. Court testimony as needed. This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program required.

Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist.

Additional Considerations

Training and experience in the delivery of forensic psychological evaluation and treatment preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL



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