Psychologist-Forensic Evaluator- Utah State Hospital

Principal Duties: The Psychologist - Forensic Evaluators at the Utah State Hospital are responsible primarily for Forensic Evaluations throughout Utah in coordination with the Utah State Hospital (USH), Division of Services for People With Disabilities (DSPD), Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) Competency Program, and District and Juvenile Courts requesting the forensic evaluations. In addition, this may include input on training, inter-agency communication, service coordination, data collection and outcome evaluation. The Psychologist in this position performs the following tasks: Assesses, opines, and generates reports on competence to proceed, guilty with a mental condition, diminished capacity, malingering, and juvenile competency to proceed. Selects, administers, and interprets psychological tests and assessments. Reports results, findings or recommendations. Acts as an expert witness. Gives testimony and/or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings. Consults with members of a cross-disciplinary team to discuss new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client/patient cases.