Forensic Psychologist
Core
Provide forensic psychological services for inpatients and outpatients within the psychiatric services, evaluating individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Role type
Forensic Psychologist
Builds
Integrated care for forensic patients and mental health promotion programmes
Domain
Mental health / Criminal justice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Forensic psychological assessments, risk assessment, expert testimony, individual and group psychotherapy, training and consultations, research
Preferred skills
Accreditation or registration with a recognized psychological professional body
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct forensic psychological assessments including intellectual, neuropsychological, and personality assessments; Provide expert testimony in court; Conduct risk assessments for violence, recidivism, and public safety concerns; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated care; Provide individual and group psychotherapy; Contribute to mental health promotion programmes; Provide training and consultations; Participate in or conduct research
Seniority
Mid-level (2-3 years experience preferred)