Forensic Psychologist — Court Evaluations & Testimony

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Department of Human Resources seeks a Clinical Psychologist in the Forensic Division, Behavioral Health Authority. You will provide the full range of forensic psychological services and assessments for consumers, including court-ordered evaluations in outpatient, inpatient, jail, and court clinic settings.

You will work with hospital and community-based providers, legal authorities, and other stakeholders to establish goals for justice-involved individuals.

Qualifications

• APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology and APA-accredited internship.
• One year of specialized experience at the grade 12 level.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia through DC Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of forensic psychological services and assessments.
• Perform court-ordered forensic evaluations in outpatient, inpatient, jail, and court clinic settings.
• Provide expert court testimony and serve as a consultant to staff from other disciplines and agencies.
• Provide training for psychology trainees and pre-licensure psychologists.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Court testimony

Licensing in DC

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

DC Department of Human Resources seeks a Clinical Psychologist in the Forensic Division, Behavioral Health Authority. You will provide the full range of forensic psychological services and assessments for consumers, including court-ordered evaluations in outpatient, inpatient, jail, and court clinic settings.

You will work with hospital and community-based providers, legal authorities, and other stakeholders to establish goals for justice-involved individuals.