Forensic Clinical Psychologist - Competency & Evaluations

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute, part of the New Mexico Department of Health, seeks a Clinical Psychologist in the Forensic Division to perform competency assessments and detailed reporting for court proceedings. The role supports treatment planning within a hospital setting and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians.

The ideal candidate will have forensic psychology experience, competency restoration evaluation expertise, and proficiency in psychometric

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic psychology.
• Experience in completing competency restoration evaluations.
• Experience in psychometric testing and report writing.
• Experience as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Experience testifying in court.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete competency assessments.
• Conduct evidence-based psychological testing.
• Participate on the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Contribute to treatment planning and provide feedback to therapists and social workers.
• Testify in court as needed.

Skills

forensic psychology

competency restoration evaluations

psychometric testing

report writing

multidisciplinary team

court testimony

Education

Licensed Psychologist (NM Board)

Job description

New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute, part of the New Mexico Department of Health, seeks a Clinical Psychologist in the Forensic Division to perform competency assessments and detailed reporting for court proceedings. The role supports treatment planning within a hospital setting and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians.

The ideal candidate will have forensic psychology experience, competency restoration evaluation expertise, and proficiency in psychometric