Texas Health and Human Services
Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator
Texas Health and Human Services, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
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Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator
role at
Texas Health and Human Services
(HHSC).
HHSC is a state agency comprising nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state-supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. HHSC offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
Functional Title:
Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator
Job Title:
Psychologist III-Forensic Eval
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Department:
Adm AcuteCarePsych Psychology
Posting Number:
7489
Closing Date:
01/23/2026
Salary Range:
$7,015.16 - $11,864.52
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Shift:
Day
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility Location:
Dallas State Hospital
Job Location City:
DALLAS
Job Location Address:
4855 HARRY HINES BLVD
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 230X,42PX,71F,73B
Brief Job Description Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people s lives? Do you appreciate being around others who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The Psychologist III (Forensic Evaluator) performs advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) psychological work under the direction of the State Hospital Medical Director. The Forensic Evaluator is responsible for conducting the 46B and Chapter 55 competency evaluations, as well as violence risk assessments under 46C. Responsibilities include developing, supporting, coordinating forensic psychological activities and programs, and conducting forensic psychological assessments and psycho-legal evaluations of patients competency to stand trial. Oversees forensic programs in collaboration with other relevant disciplines including but are not limited to competency restoration, trial competency evaluation, and evaluation and treatment of individuals acquitted as not guilty by reason of insanity. Supervises the work of others and graduate psychology trainees as requested. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations COOP activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule; overtime may be required.
Provides hospital administration and recovery teams with consultation, training, and guidance on the appropriate application of forensic evaluations on competency restoration commitments and safe community discharge planning; provides training on communicating with courts for discharge to the community.
Designs, conducts, and coordinates forensic activities and programs; conducts evaluations of psychological patients on 46B/46C/Chapter 55 commitments and utilizes evidence-based instruments to ensure accurate assessments.
Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plans; provides expert consultation and testimony as needed; maintains documentation and regulatory compliance.
Oversees forensic programs in collaboration with relevant disciplines (competency restoration, trial competency evaluation, and evaluation and treatment of individuals acquitted as not guilty by reason of insanity); develops procedures to ensure timely completion and communication of evaluations with courts.
Evaluates and ensures the professional competency of forensic evaluators through coaching and training; collaborates to develop forensic policies and procedures.
Provides specialized forensic psychological services including assessments of mental disorders, suicide risk, COPSD, violence risk, and delivery of psychotherapy (individual, group, or family).
Provides case outreach, continuing education programs, and expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams, courts, and community stakeholders; supports discharge planning and community awareness of forensic services.
Performs other duties as assigned including participation in disaster response and COOP activation and may require alternate shift patterns or locations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of forensic psychological assessment and treatment of seriously mentally ill forensic populations.
Knowledge of psychotherapy modalities CBT, DBT, behavior therapy and empirically supported treatments.
Skills in using psychological instruments to evaluate personality, neurocognition, adaptive functioning, suicide risk, and malingering (MMPI, HCR-20, VRAG, TOMM, MFAST, SIRS).
Ability to conduct forensic and psychological assessments and write clear, concise reports; provide expert testimony to courts.
Ability to function as a member of the psychology management team; provide education and supervision as needed.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications
Must be licensed as a Psychologist by the State of Texas or have reciprocity.
Initial Screening Criteria
Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.
One year of supervised experience by a licensed psychologist in psychological services; the year may be interpreted as an academic year of full-time supervised internship in an approved clinical program.
One year of experience conducting both forensic evaluations and standard psychological assessments with forensic populations in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
One year of experience conducting individual and group psychotherapy with forensic populations in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Additional Information
Applicants must pass fingerprint background checks, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, LEIE. Males 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age; Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21.
Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime and extended hours may be required.
Immunization policy applies; vaccination may be required; if not immunized for influenza, masking may be required.
HHSC uses E-Verify; bring I-9 documentation on first day.
Telework: Position may be eligible for telework per policy, subject to supervisor and business needs.
ADA accommodations are available during hiring; contact HHSC for assistance.
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Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator
role at
Texas Health and Human Services
(HHSC).
HHSC is a state agency comprising nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state-supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. HHSC offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
Functional Title:
Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator
Job Title:
Psychologist III-Forensic Eval
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Department:
Adm AcuteCarePsych Psychology
Posting Number:
7489
Closing Date:
01/23/2026
Salary Range:
$7,015.16 - $11,864.52
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Shift:
Day
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility Location:
Dallas State Hospital
Job Location City:
DALLAS
Job Location Address:
4855 HARRY HINES BLVD
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 230X,42PX,71F,73B
Brief Job Description Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people s lives? Do you appreciate being around others who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The Psychologist III (Forensic Evaluator) performs advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) psychological work under the direction of the State Hospital Medical Director. The Forensic Evaluator is responsible for conducting the 46B and Chapter 55 competency evaluations, as well as violence risk assessments under 46C. Responsibilities include developing, supporting, coordinating forensic psychological activities and programs, and conducting forensic psychological assessments and psycho-legal evaluations of patients competency to stand trial. Oversees forensic programs in collaboration with other relevant disciplines including but are not limited to competency restoration, trial competency evaluation, and evaluation and treatment of individuals acquitted as not guilty by reason of insanity. Supervises the work of others and graduate psychology trainees as requested. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations COOP activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule; overtime may be required.
Provides hospital administration and recovery teams with consultation, training, and guidance on the appropriate application of forensic evaluations on competency restoration commitments and safe community discharge planning; provides training on communicating with courts for discharge to the community.
Designs, conducts, and coordinates forensic activities and programs; conducts evaluations of psychological patients on 46B/46C/Chapter 55 commitments and utilizes evidence-based instruments to ensure accurate assessments.
Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plans; provides expert consultation and testimony as needed; maintains documentation and regulatory compliance.
Oversees forensic programs in collaboration with relevant disciplines (competency restoration, trial competency evaluation, and evaluation and treatment of individuals acquitted as not guilty by reason of insanity); develops procedures to ensure timely completion and communication of evaluations with courts.
Evaluates and ensures the professional competency of forensic evaluators through coaching and training; collaborates to develop forensic policies and procedures.
Provides specialized forensic psychological services including assessments of mental disorders, suicide risk, COPSD, violence risk, and delivery of psychotherapy (individual, group, or family).
Provides case outreach, continuing education programs, and expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams, courts, and community stakeholders; supports discharge planning and community awareness of forensic services.
Performs other duties as assigned including participation in disaster response and COOP activation and may require alternate shift patterns or locations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of forensic psychological assessment and treatment of seriously mentally ill forensic populations.
Knowledge of psychotherapy modalities CBT, DBT, behavior therapy and empirically supported treatments.
Skills in using psychological instruments to evaluate personality, neurocognition, adaptive functioning, suicide risk, and malingering (MMPI, HCR-20, VRAG, TOMM, MFAST, SIRS).
Ability to conduct forensic and psychological assessments and write clear, concise reports; provide expert testimony to courts.
Ability to function as a member of the psychology management team; provide education and supervision as needed.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications
Must be licensed as a Psychologist by the State of Texas or have reciprocity.
Initial Screening Criteria
Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.
One year of supervised experience by a licensed psychologist in psychological services; the year may be interpreted as an academic year of full-time supervised internship in an approved clinical program.
One year of experience conducting both forensic evaluations and standard psychological assessments with forensic populations in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
One year of experience conducting individual and group psychotherapy with forensic populations in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Additional Information
Applicants must pass fingerprint background checks, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, LEIE. Males 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age; Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21.
Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime and extended hours may be required.
Immunization policy applies; vaccination may be required; if not immunized for influenza, masking may be required.
HHSC uses E-Verify; bring I-9 documentation on first day.
Telework: Position may be eligible for telework per policy, subject to supervisor and business needs.
ADA accommodations are available during hiring; contact HHSC for assistance.
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