FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST - 10082026-81735

About the role

As a Forensic Psychologist, you will primarily conduct court-ordered inpatient forensic evaluations while collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support individuals with complex behavioral health needs. This is a full-time, on-site position located at the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville, TN, within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. A successful criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations, assessments, interviews, and testing.
• Develop diagnoses and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and crisis intervention services.
• Complete court-ordered forensic evaluations and related reports.
• Analyze behavioral and mental health information to guide treatment.
• Participate in treatment team and diagnostic meetings.
• Provide expert testimony when required.
• Consult with healthcare professionals, agencies, courts, and other partners.
• Supervise, train, and mentor professional and support staff as assigned.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional, state, and federal standards.
• Apply evidence-based practices and stay current with developments in the field.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology from an accredited university.
• Licensure or a temporary permit as a psychologist with the State of Tennessee required at time of employment; must be maintained throughout the one‑year probationary period and thereafter.

Skills

• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Manages Conflict
• Strategic Mindset
• Decision Quality
• Knowledge of Law and Government, Psychology, Therapy and Counseling, Clerical Skills
• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Originality
• Information Ordering
• Proficiency with computer, telephone, fax/printer/copy machine, scanner

Requirements

• Valid Tennessee driver's license.
• Driving record free of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, and no more than four moving violations in the past five years (exceptions may be considered).