Brief Description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Lead Forensic Psychologist to join our team. The Lead Forensic Psychologist position provides clinical supervision, program oversight and case consultation for the competency and sanity unit staff. Other duties include performing psychological evaluations, including court[1]ordered evaluations and consultations for services as designated by the criminal court system for individuals with mental disabilities and trainings to court administration regarding competency and sanity evaluations. Duties may include collaboration with individuals in the court as requested or other individuals designated by the criminal justice system

Your Role In Action

• Provides clinical supervision to designated staff to facilitate optimal performance of job duties.
• Evaluates work performance of staff supervised and institutes written disciplinary actions for substandard performance when needed in collaboration with the Senior Director.
• Effectively interacts with judges, attorneys and other court staff in the collection of information and collaboration on assigned cases.
• Conducts psychological testing and provides documentation of findings from assessment instruments.
• Conducts competency and sanity evaluations and other court ordered evaluations completing written reports within required timeframe and provides court testimony relating to evaluation results as requested.
• Serves as a consultant for staff regarding procedures, resources and clinical issues.
• Provides case consultation, and/or clinical supervision and training to doctoral students in internship or Master’s level psychologists.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
• Ensures all services provided meet and /or complies with agency, unit and/or regulatory policies and procedures, state and federal laws and the performance contract.
• Communicates and works with consumers/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversities.
• Participates in the hiring and termination process of supervised staff
• Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
• Collaborates with others (Senior Director and Medical Director) regarding program policy, design, and outcomes.
• Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
  
  

Education

What qualifications you will need:

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent in Psychology.
• Licensed as a psychologist in the State of Texas.
• Board Certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology as a Forensic Psychologist is preferred.
  
  

Experience

Board Certified as a Forensic Psychologist:

• Minimum of 4 years experience with clinical/psychological assessments of individuals with mental illness for courts.
• 5 years of clinical experience post-licensure working in the field of mental health.
• Clinical team leadership/ supervisory experience preferred.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological assessment/competency and sanity evaluation tools.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, specific clinical features and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis.
• Knowledge of court requirements for competency and sanity evaluations preferred.
  
  

About Us

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

What Else You Should Know

• This posting is associated with position #10177
• Work schedule Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (Remote)
  
  

What We Have To Offer

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.