Job Description

Adelphi is seeking licensed Forensic Psychologists to provide forensic psychological services within an inpatient psychiatric setting in Howard County, Texas. The ideal Candidate will be responsible for competency and insanity evaluations, risk assessments, and related forensic services for patients referred through the justice system.

• Reference #: BD-1188-01
• 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.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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