Psychologist II / Forensic Evaluation Service Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Psychologist II / Forensic Evaluation Service State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $83,219 – $153,973 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Doctoral degree English Driver’s License Licensed Psychologist Credentials Senior level Communication skills Full Job Description Job Responsibilities With our Agency’s mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. This position is located at the Department of Mental Health – Forensics Evaluation Services, 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203. As the Psychologist II, you will conduct forensic psychological evaluations and generate written reports on SVP residents, respondents under consideration for SVP commitment, and adult and adolescent inpatients and outpatients who are involved in the adjudication process or committed to the DMH forensic hospital. Perform court-related duties, including acting as an expert witness in criminal and civil courts. Responsibilities for this Psychologist II include but are not limited to: Conducts forensic evaluations and generates written reports on adult and adolescent inpatients and outpatients. Evaluations may involve competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, capacity to conform, diagnostic clarification/malingering assessment, disability determination, SVP commutability/annual review, or other forensic psychological issues. Performs court-related duties as required, including testifying as an expert witness in civil and criminal courts. Provides training and supervision to postdoctoral psychology fellows, psychiatry fellows, medical residents, and other trainees to support DMH training programs. Provides age-specific and culturally competent service to clients and comply with DMH and Forensic Evalutation Service policies and procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements:

A doctorate in applied psychology from an accredited college or university and experience in the practice of applied psychology. Agency (Facility)

Minimum Requirements:

Must be licensed or license eligible as a clinical psychologist in South Carolina.

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If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments The selected candidate must have substantial training and experience in forensic psychological evaluation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to walk up a flight of stairs and to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Court appearances may exceed regular work hours. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs