Forensic Evaluator (Psychologist)
- Oregon Health Authority
- Salem, OR, USA
- Dec 20, 2021
Job Description
Are you a Psychologist experienced in forensic evaluations? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to serve institutional populations? If so, please check out the following announcement:
What you will do!
The hospital's mission is to provide psychiatric hospital and residential treatment services to persons committed by the Oregon courts, as part of the state mental health service system.
You will provide clinical psychology services in the form of forensic psychological assessment.
You will prepare reports for courts throughout Oregon based on Oregon Statutes; provides expert testimony in Oregon Courts; determines the potential risk and makes treatment recommendations relevant to the individuals assessed.
You will provide consultation regarding agency staff, staff from community and other State agencies, district attorneys, defense attorneys and the courts, develops, oversees, and presents professional education seminars within the hospital.
What's in it for you?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
Please note Psychologists working in the FES department receive a differential in addition to the listed salary for this classification.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university; AND completion of a one-year internship in Psychology.
An Oregon license to practice psychology (by start date) and be fully certified by the first OHA forensic certification training course offered after date of hire.
APA accredited forensic internship and/or postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology.
Experience doing both capacity to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-68930
Application Deadline: 1/03/2022
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How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-68930
Application Deadline: 1/03/2022
Salary
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The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.