Forensic Clinical Psychologist – Court Evaluations & Testimony

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The DC Department of Human Resources seeks a Clinical Psychologist for the Forensic Division, Behavioral Health Authority. The role provides forensic evaluations, expert court testimony, and inter-agency collaboration to support justice-involved individuals.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments across outpatient, inpatient, jail, and court settings, and training psychology trainees. Licensure as a DC Clinical Psychologist is required.

Qualifications

• APA-accredited doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• One year of specialized experience at the grade 12 level.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of forensic psychological services and assessments.
• Conduct court-ordered forensic evaluations and interventions in various settings.
• Provide expert court testimony and consultation to staff of other disciplines.
• Provide training for psychology trainees and pre-licensure psychologists.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Court testimony

Training/mentoring

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

APA-accredited doctoral program

APA-accredited clinical internship

Job description

The DC Department of Human Resources seeks a Clinical Psychologist for the Forensic Division, Behavioral Health Authority. The role provides forensic evaluations, expert court testimony, and inter-agency collaboration to support justice-involved individuals.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments across outpatient, inpatient, jail, and court settings, and training psychology trainees. Licensure as a DC Clinical Psychologist is required.