Forensic Psychologist: Court Evaluations & Risk Assessments

Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health—Springfield Hospital Center, Forensics Department, is seeking a psychologist to provide evaluative and consultative services to courts statewide. The role includes conducting competency and criminal responsibility evaluations, writing reports, and testifying as needed in Maryland courts.

Responsibilities also include risk assessment consultations, running groups with court-committed patients, and representing the hospital in statewide meetings and hearings while

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after license.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative and consultative services to courts statewide.
• Conduct evaluations of defendants’ competency for trial and criminal responsibility.
• Write reports and testify in District and Circuit Courts as needed.
• Conduct risk assessment consultations and supervise psychology trainees.

Education

Maryland Psychologist license

Job description

Maryland Department of Health—Springfield Hospital Center, Forensics Department, is seeking a psychologist to provide evaluative and consultative services to courts statewide. The role includes conducting competency and criminal responsibility evaluations, writing reports, and testifying as needed in Maryland courts.

Responsibilities also include risk assessment consultations, running groups with court-committed patients, and representing the hospital in statewide meetings and hearings while