Remote Forensic Psychologist – Courtroom Assessments

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 123,326 - 161,762; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Forensic Evaluator for the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation. The role provides forensic services to residents, including preparing annual review reports under 37.2-910 and offering testimony as requested by the Office of the Attorney General.

The position interfaces with the Office of SVP Services, the Office of the Attorney General, the Virginia State Police, and Community Corrections.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APA‑accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Virginia Clinical Psychologist License.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience giving courtroom testimony.
• Risk assessment experience.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of psychopathology and its treatment, behavior‑change models, the psychotherapeutic process, and personality development models.
• Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of psychological assessment instruments, particularly as they relate to a forensic setting.
• Experience with actuarial assessment techniques unique to forensic and sex offender populations.
• Familiarity with individual differences and psychological regulatory processes affecting individual and interpersonal functioning.
• Familiarity with relevant ethical and professional standards of practice in an inpatient setting.
• Good oral communication skills and ability to deliver presentations and/or training modules to professionals at varying development levels.
• Ability to assist with program development projects, including measuring efficacy of new programming.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee preparation of annual review reports as required under 37.2-910.
• Provide testimony for reports as requested by the Office of the Attorney General.
• Interface with the Office of SVP Services, Office of the Attorney General, Virginia State Police, and Community Corrections.
• Perform duties remotely while maintaining regular communication and collaboration with partner agencies and program staff.

Skills

Courtroom testimony

Risk assessment

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Forensic assessment instruments

Education

APA‑accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology

Virginia Clinical Psychologist License

Job description

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Forensic Evaluator for the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation. The role provides forensic services to residents, including preparing annual review reports under 37.2-910 and offering testimony as requested by the Office of the Attorney General.

The position interfaces with the Office of SVP Services, the Office of the Attorney General, the Virginia State Police, and Community Corrections.