Forensic Psychology Associate — Court Evaluator

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Grand Mound (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay for 3 on-site days

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Maple Lane is seeking a Psychology Associate (Court Evaluator) to conduct court-ordered evaluations and prepare legal documentation for civil commitment proceedings. You will provide expert testimony and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support informed judicial decisions.

Role requires a master’s degree in psychology or related field and pending/active WA licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling or related field.
• Pending or active WA licensure as a counselor or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered evaluations related to civil commitment and related orders.
• Establish diagnoses and prepare legal documentation for civil commitments.
• Provide expert testimony in court regarding psycho-legal opinions.
• Document evaluations and court-related activities in the medical record.
• Participate in required trainings and clinical supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Communicate clinical observations and treatment recommendations to the team.
• Assist in formulating treatment goals based on commitment grounds.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Documentation

Interviewing

Psychiatric assessment

De‑escalation

Policy knowledge

Time management

Collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

WA licensure eligibility

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Maple Lane is seeking a Psychology Associate (Court Evaluator) to conduct court-ordered evaluations and prepare legal documentation for civil commitment proceedings. You will provide expert testimony and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support informed judicial decisions.

Role requires a master’s degree in psychology or related field and pending/active WA licensure.