Senior Forensic Evaluator - Psychologist III

Senior Forensic Evaluator - Psychologist III

We are seeking a Senior Forensic Evaluator - Psychologist III to join our dynamic team under the direction of the State Hospital Medical Director. This role involves conducting competency evaluations, violence risk assessments, and psycho-legal evaluations, overseeing forensic programs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a difference in forensic psychology, this role is for you.

• Conduct forensic evaluations and assessments
• Develop and coordinate forensic activities and programs
• Provide expert consultation and testimony in legal proceedings
• Oversee competency restoration and trial competency evaluation programs
• Design and implement procedures for accurate forensic evaluations
• Provide specialized forensic psychological services tailored to legal and clinical settings
• Support peer support concepts and recovery-focused care
• Offer training, education, and expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders

If you have a doctoral degree in psychology, experience in forensic evaluations, and a passion for working with forensic populations, we encourage you to apply. Join us in promoting best practices in forensic care and intervention while making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need.

You’ve decided to make caring your career. Come to the place where you can do that and make a real difference in the lives of Texans with mental health needs.

HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System has nine state psychiatric hospitals (with more expansion planned) and a residential unit dedicated to adolescents. The State Supported Living Centers have 13 long-term care campuses across the state.  These centers are home to many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to work in partnership with academic institutions, community providers, and partners within our agency as we increase work efficiency and provide patient-centered care to more than 12,000 people a year. You can also help us incorporate cutting edge technology into treatment plans.

If you want to be on the forefront of revolutionizing forensic and community psychiatric care or ensure and oversee the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is looking for bright people with new ideas to help us. With a growing demand for our services and a State Legislature that’s investing in the entire mental health continuum of care, Texas is positioned to be a leader and put itself in on the cutting edge of mental health for the 21st Century. Come be a part of it.