Forensic Psychologist: Court Evaluations & Expert Testimony

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services is seeking a Psychologist - Forensic Evaluator to perform court-ordered evaluations and provide testimony as needed.

The role focuses on risk assessments, competency to stand trial, and related forensic work within Washington state. The position offers supervision and opportunities for practicum training, APA-accredited internships, and fellowship programs to support ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Forensic psychologists must hold a PsyD or Ph.D. in Psychology and be licensed to practice in Washington.
• Strong expertise in conducting forensic evaluations and writing concise reports.
• Experience providing expert testimony and collaborating with courts.

Responsibilities

• Primary focus will be completing forensic risk assessments.
• Conduct competency to stand trial and other court-related evaluations.
• Collaborate with state evaluators and provide expert testimony as required.
• Submit comprehensive forensic evaluation reports to the court.
• Support ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

PsyD/PhD in Psychology

WA Licensure

Clinical assessment

Expert testimony

Psychometrics

Education

PsyD or PhD in Psychology

Tools

Psychometric tests

Feigning/response validity measures

Risk assessment tools

Job description

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services is seeking a Psychologist - Forensic Evaluator to perform court-ordered evaluations and provide testimony as needed.

The role focuses on risk assessments, competency to stand trial, and related forensic work within Washington state. The position offers supervision and opportunities for practicum training, APA-accredited internships, and fellowship programs to support ongoing professional growth.