Forensic Evaluator

DHRM • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a Forensic Evaluator to perform forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, sanity at the time of the offense, Commissioner Appointed Evaluations, violence risk assessments, and other forensic evaluations. The position completes forensic and psychological evaluations, prepares written reports for the Court, conducts risk assessments, and consults with forensic coordinators and private evaluators. It also serves as a resource to staff on forensic psychology, provides training, and participates in forensic evaluation oversight review panels.

The role is based at the Central Office. It may be eligible for telework, but telework availability, hours, and duration require approval under the Commonwealth telework policy.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a related field of psychology.
• Experience in mental health evaluation and treatment, particularly involving people with behavioral health challenges who are involved in or at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge and experience performing mental health evaluations and treatment for the courts.
• Knowledge and experience with program development and implementation of therapeutic methods for consumers with forensic status in psychiatric facilities or in the community.
• Knowledge of national best-practice standards for forensic evaluations.
• Skill in the legal basis for psychiatric care for this population and its parameters.
• Knowledge of Virginia’s forensic psychiatric service delivery system.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• License in Clinical Psychology in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience in forensic assessment.
• Experience in clinical psychology, including diagnosis of various disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, sanity at the time of the offense, Commissioner Appointed Evaluations, violence risk assessments, and other forensic-related evaluations.
• Complete forensic and psychological evaluations and prepare written reports for the Court.
• Complete risk assessments.
• Provide consultation to forensic coordinators and private evaluators.
• Serve as a resource to staff on forensic psychology knowledge.
• Provide training.
• Participate in forensic evaluation oversight review panels.

Benefits

• Telework opportunities may be available, subject to approval under the Commonwealth telework policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree