Hybrid Forensic Psychologist — Competency & Court Testimony

State of Utah; Provo (UT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Job summary

State of Utah's Utah State Hospital invites applications for a Doctoral-level Psychologist specialized in forensic evaluations. This role focuses on competency to proceed, mental state at time of offense, and related forensic assessments across Utah.

The incumbent will generate formal reports and may provide expert testimony. The position offers hybrid work arrangements, benefits eligibility, and a salary range of $39.79–$68.46 per hour.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or PsyD) from an APA-accredited clinical psychology program.
• Licensed as a Psychologist in Utah or eligible to practice in Utah.
• At least one year of forensic evaluation experience (e.g., competency to proceed).
• Training in adolescent brain development, intellectual disability, Autism, TBI.
• Training or experience communicating with legal personnel (attorneys, judges).
• Experience providing courtroom testimony.
• Knowledge of human behavior, mental processes, research, and assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, opines, and generates reports on competence to proceed, mental state at time of offense, and related categories.
• Selects, administers, and interprets psychological tests.
• Reports results in formal written reports.
• Acts as an expert witness and provides testimony in court.
• Collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams on cases.
• Travel across Utah to conduct evaluations.

Skills

Legal communication

Court testimony

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel across state

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D./PsyD)

Job description

State of Utah's Utah State Hospital invites applications for a Doctoral-level Psychologist specialized in forensic evaluations. This role focuses on competency to proceed, mental state at time of offense, and related forensic assessments across Utah.

The incumbent will generate formal reports and may provide expert testimony. The position offers hybrid work arrangements, benefits eligibility, and a salary range of $39.79–$68.46 per hour.