Senior Psychologist

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote/hybrid options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

14 paid state holidays

Retirement / pension plan

Job summary

State of Missouri's St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – North Campus (FTC-N) seeks a doctoral-level Psychologist to join our forensic team as a Certified Forensic Examiner (CFE).

The role involves court-ordered outpatient evaluations for adults, inpatient evaluations for those deemed incompetent to stand trial, and collaboration with a statewide catchment area. The position offers licensure supervision, mentoring toward board certification, flexible remote or hybrid work options, and a

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology required.
• Licensure as a Psychologist preferred or license-eligible in Missouri.
• Experience with conducting forensic evaluations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered outpatient forensic evaluations.
• Perform inpatient evaluations for incompetency to stand trial.
• Prepare detailed written reports and testify in court as needed.
• Collaborate with supervising forensic psychologist toward board certification.

Skills

Diagnostic interviewing

Test administration & scoring

Court testimony

Forensic evaluations

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Tools

Forensic tests

Actuarial instruments

Job description

Senior Psychologist

Salary based upon training and experience

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – North Campus (FTC-N), a Missouri Department of Mental Health forensic inpatient facility, has a position for a licensed or license-eligible psychologist. The position is currently open with start date negotiable.

Benefits for employment with the Department of Mental Health include:

• Competitive salary based upon training and experience
• Flexible work schedule with remote / hybrid work options available
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ample vacation and sick leave
• 14 paid state holidays each year
• Retirement / pension plan

What you’ll do:

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – North Campus (FTC-N) seeks a doctoral level Psychologist to serve as a Certified Forensic Examiner (CFE) and conduct court-ordered outpatient forensic evaluations of adult criminal defendants, as well as inpatient forensic evaluations of adults committed to the Department of Mental Health as incompetent to stand trial. Serving a large area of the state, the CFE will evaluate criminal defendants from a highly diverse catchment area that includes rural, urban, and suburban populations. The CFE position offers the opportunity for flexibility through remote or hybrid work.

The psychologist hired as a CFE must be licensed and will be supervised by an experienced forensic psychologist to become certified as a forensic examiner for the Department of Mental Health within the first year of employment. Mentoring for board certification in forensic psychology is also available. The psychologist must demonstrate considerable knowledge and skill in diagnostic interviewing; the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a range of forensically-relevant psychological tests and actuarial instruments; and the communication of detailed findings and opinions to the court in the form of written reports and testimony. The psychologist will conduct evaluations regarding a range of pretrial issues (e.g., competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility), sentencing/probation revocation issues, violence risk, and evaluations pursuant to the Sexually Violent Predator Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure as a Psychologist, or license eligibility in Missouri.
• If not licensed at time of hire, must attain license within 18 months.
• Experience with conducting forensic evaluations, particularly adjudicative competency evaluations.

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.