Forensic Psychologist

Company: Consolidated Medical Staffing
Location: Butner
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

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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*Job Description:*

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 / Competencies*

- Extensive 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 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.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $61,367.00 - $99,840.00 per year

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday



License/Certification:
* Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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