Consolidated Medical Staffing is looking for a Forensic Psychologist for forensic evaluation services at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC. The psychologists who work on the service are doctoral level and do evaluations to determine a patient’s capacity to proceed on criminal charges.
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The psychologist will conduct pretrial forensic evaluations. Duties include, but are not limited to :
Conduct pretrial forensic evaluations, including outpatients, inpatients, and consultation to other hospitals.Evaluations can be of Capacity to Proceed, assessment of possible use of a Not Guilty by Reason 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.Reporting directly to judges about evaluation results.Testifying in court about the conclusions reached in the forensic evaluations.Provide direct supervision to interns and post-doctoral fellows in the Forensic Service.This is a full-time position. The normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00 pm; however, flexibility, including part-time hours, will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesExtensive knowledge, skill, & ability in age-appropriate psychological testing, psychopathology, & diagnosis.Knowledge of specific psychological tests, including tests of intellectual ability, personality, forensic specific testing, and neuropsychological screening instruments.Knowledge of Forensic Psychology, including evaluation of competency to stand trial and NGRI defense issues.If not licensed, must apply for such within 30 days of employment, and successfully attain licensure no later than the second sitting for the national and state licensure examination.ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsEligibility 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.
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Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay : $61,367.00 - $99,840.00 per year
Schedule :
8 hour shiftMonday to FridayLicense / Certification :
Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Preferred)Work Location : In person
Salary : $61,367 - $99,840
