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Fort Bend County is seeking a highly skilled Forensic Psychologist to join our team. As a key member of our Behavioral Health Services department, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive forensic evaluations and providing expert opinions to our courts.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct competency to stand trial evaluations and, with appropriate experience and training, may conduct sanity evaluations.
- Complete written reports within the required timeframe and provide court testimony relating to evaluation results as requested.
- Effectively interact with judges, attorneys, and other court staff in the collection of information and collaboration on assigned cases.
- Conduct psychological testing, including intellectual functioning evaluations as needed, and provide documentation of findings from assessment instruments.
- Assist with the clinical supervision of masters and doctoral level practicum students.
- May provide clinical mental health services as needed.
- Provide training to justice partners, the community, and other county departments as needed and within the scope of expertise.
- Comply with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies, and documentation requirements.
- Perform related work and adapt to changing work requirements.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
- Communicate and work with consumers, visitors, and other staff in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversities.
- Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology. Licensed as a Psychologist or eligibility to be licensed as a psychologist consistent with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. Qualifications as an expert as indicated by Article 46B of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
- Competence in administration, scoring, and interpretation of a broad range of psychological tests (especially those intended for forensic use).
- Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, specific clinical features, and diagnostic nomenclature in diagnosing mental illness as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Clear and concise written expression skills appropriate for expert opinions in criminal legal proceedings.
- Strong analytical skills in considering and synthesizing information, data, and evidence from multiple sources.
- Strong computer and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
- Ability to complete assignments with tight deadlines.
Fort Bend County offers a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including participation in the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal, and local laws.
