Forensic Psychologist: Competency Evaluator

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 123,326 - 167,424; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' Eastern State Hospital seeks a Psychologist III - Forensic Evaluator to perform court-ordered forensic assessments, including competency to stand trial and mental state at the time of offense. The role involves neuropsych screenings, treatment team consultation, and program development, with court testimony as needed.

This is a non-remote, in-person position essential to operations, requiring a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic assessments (Competency to Stand Trial and Mental State at the Time of the Offense) for defendants ordered to in-patient treatment.
• Deliver a range of forensic/psychological assessments and services including general psych assessments, malingering detection, neuropsych screenings, and program development.
• Provide court testimony as needed.

Skills

Forensic assessments

Court testimony

Neuropsych screenings

Team consultation

Program development

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' Eastern State Hospital seeks a Psychologist III - Forensic Evaluator to perform court-ordered forensic assessments, including competency to stand trial and mental state at the time of offense. The role involves neuropsych screenings, treatment team consultation, and program development, with court testimony as needed.

This is a non-remote, in-person position essential to operations, requiring a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and