Hybrid Forensic Psychologist — Impactful Evaluations

United Trading Group; Provo (UT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

On-site Cafeteria

Job summary

Utah State Hospital is seeking a Doctoral-level psychologist to perform forensic evaluations across Utah. The role involves testing, reporting, and providing expert testimony in court, with opportunities for research and supervision in graduate programs.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, comprehensive benefits, and statewide travel for evaluations. Applicants must have a Utah-licensed or eligible psychologist credential and relevant forensic experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, opine, and generate reports on competence to proceed, guilty with a mental condition, diminished capacity, malingering, and juvenile competency to proceed.
• Selects, administers, and interprets psychological tests and assessments.
• Reports results, findings or recommendations in a formal written report.
• Acts as an expert witness in court cases and/or hearings.
• Consults with cross-disciplinary team on client/patient cases.
• Travel across the State to various correctional facilities for evaluations.

Skills

Forensic evaluation

Court testimony

Written & oral communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel to evaluate

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

APA-accredited program

Job description

Utah State Hospital is seeking a Doctoral-level psychologist to perform forensic evaluations across Utah. The role involves testing, reporting, and providing expert testimony in court, with opportunities for research and supervision in graduate programs.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, comprehensive benefits, and statewide travel for evaluations. Applicants must have a Utah-licensed or eligible psychologist credential and relevant forensic experience.