Sixth Judicial Circuit
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS SIXTHJUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOB ANNOUNCEMENT INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL JOB TITLE SENIOR STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST (State Funded) 10052 Description of Work
This is professional work providing complex psychological services to the Circuit and County Court Judges, including independent diagnosis and evaluation of clients, and consultation on the client’s behalf. Work involves forensic in-jail responsibilities, which include providing professional clinical evaluations of mentally and emotionally unstable inmates incarcerated in Pinellas County jail to assess competency to stand trial. As a result of the evaluation, recommendations may also be offered to the Court regarding alternative placement and aftercare for inmates with mental illness and/ordevelopmental disability. The Senior Psychologist may also serve as an expert witness in court. Duties involve frequent contact with inmates, families of inmates, attorneys, judges, staff, and allied professionals within the community and include liaison responsibilities with the Sheriff's Department, Department of Corrections, Department of Children and Families, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Judiciary. Work is performed with a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative under the general direction of the Trial Court Administrator and work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results achieved. Minimum Training and Experience Required
Must possess a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, or Medical Doctor (MD) in Psychiatry or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Eight years of work experience in psychology, preferably in forensic, clinical or counseling psychology and be a professionally licensed psychologist pursuant to Chapter 490, Florida Statutes. Training must include one (1) year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology, which has included psychological evaluation, research and treatment. Must maintain licensure requirements. Note : This is an onsite position; remote work is not available. Location and Compensation
Location: $10,000 monthly / $120,000 annually
plus State benefits ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (727) 453-7165 IN ADVANCE
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS SIXTHJUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOB ANNOUNCEMENT INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL JOB TITLE SENIOR STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST (State Funded) 10052 Description of Work
This is professional work providing complex psychological services to the Circuit and County Court Judges, including independent diagnosis and evaluation of clients, and consultation on the client’s behalf. Work involves forensic in-jail responsibilities, which include providing professional clinical evaluations of mentally and emotionally unstable inmates incarcerated in Pinellas County jail to assess competency to stand trial. As a result of the evaluation, recommendations may also be offered to the Court regarding alternative placement and aftercare for inmates with mental illness and/ordevelopmental disability. The Senior Psychologist may also serve as an expert witness in court. Duties involve frequent contact with inmates, families of inmates, attorneys, judges, staff, and allied professionals within the community and include liaison responsibilities with the Sheriff's Department, Department of Corrections, Department of Children and Families, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Judiciary. Work is performed with a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative under the general direction of the Trial Court Administrator and work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results achieved. Minimum Training and Experience Required
Must possess a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, or Medical Doctor (MD) in Psychiatry or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Eight years of work experience in psychology, preferably in forensic, clinical or counseling psychology and be a professionally licensed psychologist pursuant to Chapter 490, Florida Statutes. Training must include one (1) year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology, which has included psychological evaluation, research and treatment. Must maintain licensure requirements. Note : This is an onsite position; remote work is not available. Location and Compensation
Location: $10,000 monthly / $120,000 annually
plus State benefits ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (727) 453-7165 IN ADVANCE
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