Clinical Psychologist (Forensics Unit Psychologist)

What are the Major Duties of this Position?

Evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of inmates to assess competency to stand trial and/or the offender’s responsibility for his behavior at the time of the offense.

Assists in interdisciplinary classification of inmates by identifying behavioral, emotional, personality disorders, organic mental disorders, alcohol or drug dependencies and/or self-destructive potential and the subsequent development of suitable suggested programs for the individual inmate.

Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis.

Assists in developing mental health programs and in training institution staff on how to recognize and deal with emotional, behavioral, and/or personality disorders.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.