Senior Forensic Psychologist & Evaluations Lead

Austin State Hospital; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Austin State Hospital is seeking a Psychologist III (Forensic Evaluator) to lead advanced forensic psychology work and supervise trainees. The role focuses on competency evaluations (46B/46C/Chapter 55), violence risk assessments, and coordinating forensic programs across disciplines.

The position requires a doctoral-level psychologist licensed in Texas or reciprocity, with experience in forensic settings and strong consultation and teaching skills.

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral degree in psychology required; Texas license or reciprocity.
• Experience conducting forensic evaluations and standard psychological assessments in inpatient settings.
• Ability to provide expert testimony and to communicate findings clearly to courts.

Aufgaben

• Conduct 46B/46C/Chapter 55 competency evaluations and violence risk assessments.
• Coordinate forensic activities and programs with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide consultation, training, and guidance on forensic evaluations and court communications.
• Supervise staff and trainees; contribute to program development and quality improvement.
• Advise on and participate in disaster response, COOP activation, and continuity planning.
• Provide direct forensic services and psychotherapy in various formats and document thoroughly.

Kenntnisse

Forensic assessment

Psychological testing

Court testimony

Leadership supervision

Training others

Program development

Disaster response

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in psychology

Tools

MMPI

HCR-20

VRAG

TOMM

MFAST

SIRS

Jobbeschreibung

Austin State Hospital is seeking a Psychologist III (Forensic Evaluator) to lead advanced forensic psychology work and supervise trainees. The role focuses on competency evaluations (46B/46C/Chapter 55), violence risk assessments, and coordinating forensic programs across disciplines.

The position requires a doctoral-level psychologist licensed in Texas or reciprocity, with experience in forensic settings and strong consultation and teaching skills.