Psychologist-Forensic Evaluator- Utah State Hospital

Psychologist-Forensic Evaluator – Utah State Hospital

Preferred candidate:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a passion for forensic evaluation. Join Utah's Forensic Evaluation Program and contribute to justice and mental health.

FT / PT Status: Full-Time
Salary: $54.90–$66.79 hourly
Work Location: In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter: Keera Johnson | keerajohnson |

The Psychologist – Forensic Evaluator is responsible primarily for forensic evaluations throughout Utah in coordination with the Utah State Hospital, Division of Services for People With Disabilities, Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services Competency Program, and District and Juvenile Courts. Additional tasks include providing training, inter‑agency communication, service coordination, data collection, and outcome evaluation.

• 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 hearings.
• Consults with members of a cross‑disciplinary team on new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client/patient cases.

• A license as a Psychologist in the State of Utah or eligibility to practice in Utah.
• At least one year of experience in conducting forensic evaluations (e.g., competency to proceed, mental state at time of the offense).
• Training in adolescent brain development, intellectual disability, and related conditions (e.g., Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury).
• Training or experience in written and oral communication with legal personnel such as attorneys and judges.
• Training or experience in providing courtroom testimony.
• Knowledge of human behavior, performance, mental processes, psychological research, assessment methods, and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing.
• Ability to read and understand information presented in writing.
• Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form.

Great opportunities include forensic didactics, multi‑day trainings with national experts, weekly journal club on case law, annual mock trial, supervision and training within internship and fellowship programs, and support for research in forensic evaluation and treatment topics.

• Licensed two years or more, board certification, board eligibility, or clear path toward board certification in Forensic Psychology.

1300 East Center Street, Provo, Utah 84603, United States

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Health Insurance:
Multiple medical plan options, including a high deductible health plan with HSA and cash benefit.

Dental & Vision:
Multiple plan options available.

Paid Leave: 4 hours annual and 4 hours sick per pay period, accrual rates increase with tenure. 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: 10% employer contribution to Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or Defined Contribution Plan.

Additional Benefits: UTA Bus Pass, cafeteria on site with meals, snacks, and drinks available for purchase, Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course, mental wellness benefits.

Utah State Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric facility fully accredited by the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957‑9390.