Senior Psychologist

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

14 paid state holidays

Retirement / pension plan

Remote/hybrid work options

Job summary

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 evaluations of adults in DMH custody.

The position offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work and requires licensure within Missouri within 18 months, with mentoring toward board certification in forensic psychology.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology is required.
• Licensure as a Psychologist or eligibility to obtainlicensure in Missouri.
• Experience with forensic evaluations, especially adjudicative competency evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered outpatient forensic evaluations of adults.
• Conduct inpatient forensic evaluations of adults committed to the DMH.
• Communicate findings to court through written reports and testimony.

Skills

Diagnostic interviewing

Forensic evaluations

Test interpretation

Court testimony

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Licensure eligibility in Missouri

Job description

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

All you need for success:

• 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.