What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Forensic Psychologist position at Liberty Healthcare Corporation?
Forensic Psychologists are encouraged to consider an outstanding career opportunity and leadership role with Liberty Healthcare.
Liberty Healthcare is now accepting applications for a full-time Lead Forensic Psychologist position with our jail-based competency treatment program at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga - San Bernardino County, California.
The mission of the program is to minimize the need and waiting periods for state hospital forensic mental health beds by delivering timely court-mandated forensic assessments, psychiatric stabilization, and restoration of competency to individuals in jail.
This cutting-edge program is based on Liberty’s innovative model which received a Best Practice Award from the California Council on Mentally Ill Offenders.
The Lead Forensic Psychologist will enjoy a mix of both clinical management and clinical direct care responsibilities.
Specific administrative responsibilities include:
- Conducting orientation and training of new psychology staff as assigned
- Reviewing assessment reports as assigned
- Providing supervision for Psychological Assistants
- Facilitating treatment team meetings as assigned
Specific clinical direct care responsibilities include:
- Serving as a primary therapist to assigned patients
- Conducting mental status examinations and assessments
- Developing diagnoses and formulating treatment plans
- Delivering cognitive-behavioral treatment and psychoeducation to individuals and groups
- Providing leadership to multidisciplinary teams
- Providing training and consultation to staff
- Providing court testimony as needed
- Documenting clinical services and preparing reports
The work schedule for the position is weekdays (4x10 or 5x8) with at least 2 days per week onsite at the West Valley Detention Center.
As a full-time employee of Liberty Healthcare, you can expect to receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package – click here for full details.
