Colorado Department of Revenue ยท 3 months ago
PSYCHOLOGIST I - Forensic Evaluator - Statewide (Hybrid)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a licensed Psychologist I to perform court-ordered forensic evaluations and restoration reports. The role involves completing evaluations, providing expert testimony in court, and participating in mandatory training sessions to maintain competency in forensic psychology.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
This position completes the equivalent of 12 court ordered evaluations for competency or restoration of competency per month and a minimum of 6 assigned evaluations will be competency evaluations in the jail
This position completes a written report detailing their opinion regarding competency or sanity/mental condition, and if their opinion is incompetent an explanation of barriers to competency, clearly detailed in their report. Written reports also include information and opinions specified in C.R.S 16-8.5 and the Consent Decree
This position may be subpoenaed to testify to provide the court with information regarding their opinion
Evaluations may occur in various settings including hospitals, jails, or in the community and this position responds to the location specified in the court order
This position requests collateral information as needed to inform their opinion and seeks consultation from their supervisor or colleagues on difficult, complex, or ambiguous cases
Develop and deliver to courts, via expert testimony, professional opinion regarding the legal question of competency, restoration and in some instances sanity and mental condition
This position is able to detail information utilized to inform their opinion, remains neutral and provides testimony regarding opinion to legal questions in court order and explains the basis for any clinical (i.e. diagnosis, prognosis) and forensic opinions
This position is able to testify regarding instruments utilized during evaluation and collateral sources requested and utilized in addition to interviews to inform opinion
This position attends annual and ongoing competency training to statutorily and Forensic Services mandated training sessions to ensure evaluators stay informed of current trends and research in the field of forensic psychology
Evaluators present and provide feedback to peers during case presentations for continued growth and development and may be asked to submit evaluations for quality assurance and/or peer review
This position may be called upon to perform tasks or undertake special assignments or projects deemed necessary by OCFMH, but not specifically referenced in the above duties
Qualification
Required
Current, valid licensure as a Psychologist from the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners
One (1) year of experience as a licensed psychologist or permitted psychologist candidate
Must be a Licensed Psychologist
CBI Name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference check, Professional License verification (licensure requirement), PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check, CAPS
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
May require extensive travel between offices, Colorado Mental Hospital in Pueblo and Fort Logan, and various detention facilities
Pre-Employment Physical-TB Test
Must be 21 years of age or older
Preferred
Experience in the area of Forensic Evaluations
Experience in conducting and writing evaluations of competency to proceed
Ability to work independently with little or no direction
Clear and effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to use independent judgment to accomplish tasks to meet deadlines
Benefits
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness Program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training, and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorri Dugan
Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Tanis
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director
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