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Psychologist- Forensic Evaluator @ Dallas State Hospital
Psychologist- Forensic Evaluator @ Dallas State HospitalHealth and Human Services Commission (HHSC) • Dallas, TX, US
Psychologist- Forensic Evaluator @ Dallas State Hospital

Psychologist- Forensic Evaluator @ Dallas State Hospital

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) • Dallas, TX, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a  Psychologist III – Forensic Evaluator  to conduct court-ordered forensic evaluations, violence risk assessments, and competency assessments for patients at  Dallas State Hospital , a premier Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric facility.

Salary & Benefits

  • Monthly Salary :  $7,015.16 – $11,864.50
  • 100% paid health insurance for full-time employees
  • Defined benefit pension plan (ERS Retirement)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition assistance and professional development
  • Longevity pay and wellness programs

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct competency evaluations (46B), violence risk assessments (46C), and other forensic evaluations under Texas law
  • Provide expert witness testimony and consultation to courts and hospital staff
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support competency restoration and forensic programming
  • Develop, oversee, and improve forensic psychological services in accordance with HHSC guidelines and legal standards
  • Supervise and train graduate psychology trainees or other staff as assigned
  • Maintain documentation, write clear forensic reports, and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Support recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care across clinical and forensic services
  • Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited university
  • Licensed as a Psychologist in Texas (or reciprocity state)
  • 1+ year  of supervised experience by a licensed psychologist
  • 1+ year  conducting forensic evaluations and psychological assessments in an inpatient setting
  • 1+ year  conducting individual and group therapy with forensic psychiatric populations
  • How to Apply

    Apply online directly (copy & paste to browser) :   https : / / careers.hhs.texas.gov / hhscjobs / job / DALLAS-Psychologist-III-Forensic-Evaluator-TX-75201 / 1310527200 /

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