Forensic Clinical Psychologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Forensic Clinical Psychologist (corrections setting)

Description

This position requires a forensic examination specialist trained under federal law as a licensed psychologist with courtroom familiarity, including competency and responsibility evaluations. You will evaluate inmates for competency to stand trial and/or responsibility at the time of the offense, administer and interpret psycho-diagnostic instruments, and prepare reports that support forensic opinions. You must also be able to explain findings in court as an expert witness and provide psychotherapy and treatment programming decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or supervise evaluations of inmates for competency to stand trial and offender responsibility
• Administer, score, and interpret a wide variety of psycho-diagnostic assessment instruments
• Prepare written reports supporting forensic opinions and discuss them as an expert witness before the court
• Assist with interdisciplinary classification (e.g., behavioral/emotional/personality disorders, organic mental disorders, substance dependencies, self-destructive potential)
• Develop recommendations for programs and treatment plans; refer medical problems to the Medical Officer
• Assist decisions on inmate transfer to appropriate or specialized facilities
• Conduct pre-release reviews for Witness Protection Program candidates to assess mental disease/defect and danger upon release
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy; consult with interdisciplinary staff teams on program needs
• Develop psychological treatment modalities for severely disturbed inmates
• Maintain institutional security responsibilities on a regular recurring basis

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in clinical psychology or counseling psychology
• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• U.S. citizenship required
• Selective Service requirement
• Successful completion of pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
• Pass NCIC and credit screening requirements
• If not currently working in an institution: complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence
• Successful completion of “Introduction to Correctional Techniques” (three-week training at Glynco, Georgia)

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and status).