Forensic Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist 2) - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus
About The Position
The Forensic Clinical Psychologist is a hybrid/remote position based in Salem, OR. This position provides clinical psychology services by conducting forensic psychological assessments, preparing reports for courts throughout Oregon based on Oregon statutes, providing expert testimony in Oregon courts, and provides consultation regarding agency staff, members of the community, other state agencies, district attorneys, defense attorneys, and the courts. This position also develops, oversees, and presents professional education seminars within the hospital. The Forensic Clinical Psychologist works collaboratively with other psychologists at the Oregon State Hospital and participates in peer review in the psychology department. The Forensic Evaluation Service operates within the Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission-accredited and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital. The hospital's mission is to provide psychiatric hospital and residential treatment services to people committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health service system.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university
- Completion of a one-year internship in Clinical Psychology
- Licensed as a Psychologist in Oregon
- Must obtain and maintain certification in Oregon as a Forensic Evaluator
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with forensic and psychiatric inpatient populations with histories of severe mental illness which includes high-risk correctional populations referred for forensic evaluations
- Experience conducting forensic evaluations which includes fitness to proceed and criminal responsibility evaluations
- Familiarity with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules and APA ethical standards and guidelines relevant to forensic psychology
- Experience collaborating with a team of psychologists
- Ability to participate in continuing education to maintain professional competencies
- Experience conducting forensic evaluations
Responsibilities
- Conducting forensic psychological assessments
- Preparing reports for courts throughout Oregon based on Oregon statutes
- Providing expert testimony in Oregon courts
- Providing consultation regarding agency staff, members of the community, other state agencies, district attorneys, defense attorneys, and the courts
- Developing, overseeing, and presenting professional education seminars within the hospital
- Collaborating with other psychologists at the Oregon State Hospital
- Participating in peer review in the psychology department
Benefits
- Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare
- Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
