Forensic Evaluator

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking a Forensic Evaluator to perform specialized assessments, prepare court-ready reports, and provide expert consultation within Virginia’s forensic system.

You will conduct competency and sanity evaluations, contribute to risk assessments, and train staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a state agency setting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field.
• Experience in mental health evaluation and treatment, especially for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge and experience performing mental health evaluations for courts and related tribunals.
• Knowledge of Virginia forensic psychiatric service delivery system.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial and sanity at the time of the offense.
• Prepare written reports for the Court and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide consultation to forensic coordinators and private evaluators.
• Serve as a resource to staff on forensic psychology matters; participate in oversight panels and training.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time and project management

Independent worker

Forensic evaluation experience

Court consultation experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field

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.

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.