Psychologist (CBM)

About the role

The Missouri Department of Mental Health seeks a psychologist to conduct court-ordered evaluations, complete timely reports, provide oral testimony, supervise psychology trainees, and perform other related work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered evaluations regarding competency to proceed, competency restoration, criminal responsibility, and occasionally sexually violent predator evaluations.
• Work toward becoming a Certified Forensic Examiner.
• Completes timely reports written to the Courts.
• Completes psychological testing to answer referral questions as needed.
• Provides oral testimony to the Court, when required.
• Supervises psychology trainees.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrive to work on time, return from lunch on time, and minimize unscheduled absences.

Qualifications

• No disciplinary action in the previous 12 months (for internal candidates only).
• Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or forensic psychology.
• Currently a licensed psychologist for the state of Missouri or license eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with severe and persistent mental illness, neurocognitive disorders, and intellectual disabilities.
• Previous experience conducting forensic evaluations.

Pay

The Missouri Department of Mental Health offers an excellent benefits package including a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources (816) 512-7404.