Job Description
Job DescriptionAdelphi is seeking licensed Forensic Psychologists to provide forensic psychological services in a psychiatric facility in Howard County, Texas. Candidates 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-1120-01
• 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