Relief Forensic Psychologist - Juvenile Court Evaluations

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD seeks a Forensic Psychologist, Relief (PRN), to support the Juvenile Justice TRIAD program in Houston. You will perform court-related assessments for youths aged 10 to 17 and collaborate with HCJPD and Juvenile Courts to promote safer outcomes.

Work includes evaluations, testimony, and coordination with families and legal professionals to inform decisions and improve youth mental health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Psychology.
• Licensed as a psychologist in the State of Texas.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience post-licensure.
• Minimum 10 years of clinical/psychological assessments for courts.
• Must meet state criteria for competency and sanity evaluations.
• Board Certification as Forensic Psychologist preferred; not required if not certified.
• 24 hours of specialized training in Forensic Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured competency, sanity, and forensic evaluations for youth.
• Interface with judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and probation officers to gather case info and share findings.
• Compile comprehensive psychological profiles within statutory timeframes.
• Provide objective testimony in court regarding diagnosis, cognitive functioning, and legal competency.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with the child and separate consultations with parents or caregivers.
• Administer and interpret standardized intellectual testing and personality testing.
• Analyze educational, medical, and psychiatric histories to contextualize current issues.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Time management

Word processing

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D.)

Licensed psychologist in Texas

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD seeks a Forensic Psychologist, Relief (PRN), to support the Juvenile Justice TRIAD program in Houston. You will perform court-related assessments for youths aged 10 to 17 and collaborate with HCJPD and Juvenile Courts to promote safer outcomes.

Work includes evaluations, testimony, and coordination with families and legal professionals to inform decisions and improve youth mental health outcomes.