Forensic Psychologist — Inpatient Forensic Evaluations (Big Spring, TX)

Job ID: BD-1188-01

Location: Howard County (Big Spring), Texas
Setting: Inpatient psychiatric facility
Coverage: Onsite and telehealth
Schedule: Full-time preferred; flexible per facility needs
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $95/hour

Required qualifications

• Active, good-standing psychologist license with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, or licensure as a Psy.D practitioner with the Texas Medical Board
• Minimum 1 year of relevant forensic psychology experience
• Completion of credentialing, background checks, and required continuing education

Forensic certification / training (one of the following)

• ABPP Specialty Certification in Forensic Psychology, OR
• All of the following:
  • ≥24 hours specialized forensic training in competency/insanity evaluations
  • 8 hours forensic continuing education within the past 12 months
  • 6 hours forensic psychology/psychiatry CE within the past 24 months

Core responsibilities

• Conduct competency-to-stand-trial and sanity/insanity evaluations for forensic patients
• Perform violence risk assessments and related forensic evaluations
• Prepare and submit comprehensive written forensic reports for courts and referring agencies
• Provide expert witness testimony as required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, legal staff, and facility administrators
• Participate in quality assurance and required continuing education activities
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and applicable state/federal regulations