Senior Forensic Psychologist: Competency & Risk Evaluations

Texas Health and Human Services; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 101,536 - 132,407; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Psychologist III (Forensic Evaluator) in Vernon, TX, to conduct advanced psychological work under the State Hospital Medical Director. This role includes performing competency evaluations and violence risk assessments with colleagues across various disciplines.

Key qualifications include a doctoral degree in psychology, licensure in Texas, and experience in forensic evaluations and psychotherapy. The position offers excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Psychologist by the State of Texas or a reciprocity state.
• Minimum one year of supervised experience in psychological services.
• Experience in conducting forensic evaluations and standard psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic psychological assessments and psycho-legal evaluations.
• Supervise the work of others and graduate psychology trainees.
• Provide consultation and training on forensic evaluations.

Skills

Forensic psychological assessment

Psychotherapy techniques (CBT, DBT)

Use of psychological instruments

Expert testimony

Team collaboration

Treatment documentation

Training and supervision

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Tools

MMPI

HCR-20

VRAG

TOMM

MFAST

SIRS

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Psychologist III (Forensic Evaluator) in Vernon, TX, to conduct advanced psychological work under the State Hospital Medical Director. This role includes performing competency evaluations and violence risk assessments with colleagues across various disciplines.

Key qualifications include a doctoral degree in psychology, licensure in Texas, and experience in forensic evaluations and psychotherapy. The position offers excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment.