Psychologist Senior (Forensic) - Cherry Hospital
About The Position
The psychologist will conduct pretrial forensic evaluations. Specifically, conduct pretrial forensic evaluations, including outpatients and inpatients and consultation with other hospitals. Evaluations can be of Capacity to Proceed, assessment of possible use of a Not Guilty because of Insanity defense, risk assessment or other specialized types of Forensic Evaluation. Advanced use and interpretation of psychological testing. Consultation with attorneys about evaluation results, testifying in court about the conclusion's reached in the forensic evaluations. Provides direct supervision to interns and post-doctoral fellows in the Forensic Service.
Requirements
- Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270) and two years of professional psychological experience, one of which must be postdoctoral.
- Refer to the law for specifics regarding experience requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive knowledge, skill, and ability in age-appropriate psychological testing, psychopathology, and diagnosis.
- Knowledge of specific psychological tests, including intellectual ability, personality, forensic-specific testing, and neuropsychological screening instruments.
- Knowledge of Forensic Psychology, including competency evaluation to stand trial and NGRI defense issues.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pretrial forensic evaluations, including outpatients and inpatients and consultation with other hospitals.
- Evaluations can be of Capacity to Proceed, assessment of possible use of a Not Guilty because of Insanity defense, risk assessment or other specialized types of Forensic Evaluation.
- Advanced use and interpretation of psychological testing.
- Consultation with attorneys about evaluation results, testifying in court about the conclusion's reached in the forensic evaluations.
- Provides direct supervision to interns and post-doctoral fellows in the Forensic Service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
