The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking qualified forensic psychologists to join our excellent faculty team at UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center and the newly opened John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center (BSC) .  The position also provides opportunities for exceptional teaching and clinical supervision for psychology predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, practicum students, and psychiatry residents. Be a part of a robust collegial atmosphere that fosters collaboration, innovation, and teamwork! 

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Conducts competency to stand trial examinations for patients committed to competency restoration within the UTHealth-HCPC/BSC inpatient and/or outpatient competency restoration programs.

• Delivers recommendations and/or consultations to interdisciplinary treatment teams for individualized competency restoration and treatment planning following relevant ethical standards.

• Provides proficient assessment administration and interpretation related to malingering, personality, serious mental illness, and dual diagnoses.

• Supervises and teaches psychology trainees including interns, practicum students, fellows, and psychiatry residents.

• Trains staff and consults as needed.

• Participates in clinical, research, and educational missions of the department.

• Provides cross-coverage as needed as part of the inpatient adult psychology consult service.

Qualifications:

• PsyD or Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.

• Licensed or eligibility to be licensed as a psychologist consistent with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

• Proficient knowledge and application of the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

• Experts as indicated in Article 46B.022 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and provide documentation of relevant forensic training.

• Two redacted forensic report samples if invited to interview.

Faculty appointments at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor are available and offered depending on the applicant’s qualifications and credentials.  Salary levels are very competitive in addition to the excellent fringe benefit packages.