Dshs Bha Forensic Psychologist - Western Wa

• Opportunities to testify, present educational/informative trainings to external partners, serve as training faculty for the intern and/or postdoctoral training programs
• Work, consult, and collaborate with forensic evaluators across the state of Washington
• Complete forensic evaluations mostly focused on competency to stand trial but also evaluations related to mental state at the time of the offense

• Strong clinical and forensic skills
• Post-doctoral psychology experience
• Interest in writing evidence based, concise evaluations and providing expert testimony
• Experience with psychometric testing, instruments used to assess feigning, competency, and risk assessment measures
• Licensed or eligible to obtain a license in Washington to practice psychology
• A Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D.)
• Establish collegial relationships with internal and external partners

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle

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