Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow / Mental Health Professional II (Forensics)

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community.

We are seeking a Mental Health Professional II who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH) – Forensics, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Mental Health Professional II, with supervision, you will conduct forensic psychological evaluations and generate written reports on adult and adolescent inpatients and outpatients who are involved in the adjudication process or committed to the BHDD forensic hospital. You will also perform sexually violent predator evaluations under supervision. Perform court-related duties, including action as an expert witness in criminal and civil courts.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II include:

Conduct forensic psychological evaluations and generate written reports on adult and adolescent inpatients and outpatients.

Evaluations may involve competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, diagnosis, and disability determination. SVP commutability /annual review, or other forensic psychological issues.

Perform court-related duties as required, including testifying as an expert witness in civil and criminal courts.

Provide age-specific and culturally competent service to clients and comply with OMH and Forensic Evaluation Service policies and procedures

Requirements

The following may be in progress at the time of application, however, must be completed by the work start date:

• Completion of doctorate in psychology
• Licensed or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist in South Carolina
• One (1) year of pre-doctoral internship training in psychology
• Completed the initial postdoctoral application and interview process for the SCDBHDD Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and climb one flight of stairs.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Have substantial training and experience in forensic psychological evaluation.
  
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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