Forensic Evaluator

Virginia.gov; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is seeking a Forensic Evaluator to perform specialized forensic assessments and provide detailed court reports. The role emphasizes evaluating competency, sanity, and risk, with opportunities for consultation and training of forensic staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, has strong communication abilities, and can work independently.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential for court reports and consultations.
• Experience with forensic evaluations and working with criminal justice involved individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial, sanity at offense, and commissioner appointed assessments.
• Complete psychological evaluations and prepare written reports for the Court; conduct risk assessments.
• Provide consultation to forensic coordinators and private evaluators; train staff and participate in oversight panels.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Project management

Independent work

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Title: Forensic Evaluator

State Role Title: Psych III/Psychology Assoc III

Hiring Range: $100,000-$131,487

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual for the position of Forensic Evaluator. This position primarily performs forensic evaluations to include, but not limited to, competency to stand trial, sanity at the time of the offense, Commissioner Appointed Evaluations, and other forensic related evaluations such as violence risk assessments. This position completes forensic and psychological evaluations, prepares written reports for the Court, completes risk assessments, and provides consultation to forensic coordinators and private evaluators. This position acts as a resource to other staff relevant to forensic psychology knowledge and provides training and participates in forensic evaluation oversight review panels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field of psychology.
• Experience in mental health evaluation and treatment, particularly with regard to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with behavioral health challenges who are involved in or are at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge and experience performing mental health evaluations/treatment for the courts, program development and implementation of therapeutic methods with consumers having forensic status in psychiatric facilities or in the community.
• Knowledge of national best practice standards for forensic evaluations.
• Skilled in the legal basis for psychiatric care for this population, and parameters thereof.
• Knowledge of Virginia forensic psychiatric service delivery system.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Considerations

• License in Clinical Psychology in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience in forensic assessment.
• Experience in clinical psychology, including diagnosis of various disorders.

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.

This position is eligible, however not guaranteed, for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail] - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.