Adelphi is seeking licensed Forensic Psychologists to provide forensic psychological services within an inpatient psychiatric setting in Howard County Texas. The ideal Candidate will be responsible for competency and insanity evaluations risk assessments and related forensic services for patients referred through the justice system.
Job Quick Facts
Reference #: BD
Profession: Psychologist
Specialty: Forensic Psychology
Job Type: Contract
Location: Howard County Texas
Service Setting: Inpatient psychiatric setting
Coverage Type: Onsite & Telehealth
Shift Schedule: Full-time preferred; flexible scheduling per facility needs
Compensation: $95/hour
Requirements
Active license as a Psychologist with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or
Licensure as a Psy.D practitioner with the Texas Medical Board
License must be maintained in good standing
Minimum 1 year of relevant forensic psychology experience
Compliance with all credentialing background checks and continuing education requirements
Forensic Certification / Training:
American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Specialty Certification in Forensic Psychology OR
Completion of all the following:
At least 24 hours of specialized forensic training in competency/insanity evaluations
8 hours of forensic continuing education (CE) in the past 12 months
6 hours of forensic psychology/psychiatry CE in the past 24 months
Responsibilities
Conduct competency to stand trial and sanity evaluations for forensic patients.
Perform violence risk assessments and related forensic evaluations.
Complete and submit comprehensive written forensic reports for the courts and designated systems.
Provide expert testimony in court proceedings as required.
Participate in quality assurance and continuing education activities related to forensic services.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams legal staff and administrators.
Maintain compliance with all policies procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.