Emergency Forensic Psychologist for Justice-Involved Care

County of Los Angeles; California; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County of Los Angeles seeks a Clinical Psychologist I to provide evaluation, treatment planning, and court testimony within the Department of Health Services. The position supports inmates in custody and post-release planning under DOJ consent decree guidelines.

Under close supervision, the psychologist will conduct assessments, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to justice-involved populations' care management, with opportunities for permanent County employment after the

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an accredited university in Psychology or related field as required to be eligible.
• Must meet the specified requirements to be appointed to vacancies tied to this recruitment.

Responsabilités

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations of inmates in lock-up settings to determine post-release level of care needs.
• Uses forensic psychology training to assess diversion suitability and competency to stand trial.
• Provides updates to the court and testifies as required in hearings on behalf of clients.
• Assists providers and attorneys in understanding court requirements and treatment options.
• Acts as consultant about competency evaluations to other clinicians.

Connaissances

Diagnostic evaluations

Court testimony

Forensic psychology

Formation

Doctorate in Psychology

Description du poste

County of Los Angeles seeks a Clinical Psychologist I to provide evaluation, treatment planning, and court testimony within the Department of Health Services. The position supports inmates in custody and post-release planning under DOJ consent decree guidelines.

Under close supervision, the psychologist will conduct assessments, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to justice-involved populations' care management, with opportunities for permanent County employment after the