• Conducts diagnostic evaluations of inmates in lock-up settings to determine clients' post release level of care needs and to determine mental health needs while in custody and make referrals to treatment interventions to serve the criminal justice population. 
• Uses forensic psychological training to assess diversion suitability and competency to stand trial. 
• Provides updates to the court on a regular basis; presents in court for all necessary hearings; and provides testimony on behalf of clients. 
• Assists providers to understand the needs of the court, requirements for treatment and legal standards for the specific penal code section applicable to the clients. 
• Acts as consultant about competency evaluations to other clinicians. 
• Assists judicial officers and attorneys understand availability of services to facilitate realistic understanding of treatment possibilities. 
• Provides liaison services between court officers and treatment providers.  
• Be able to answer legal questions about clients with attorneys and mental health providers. 
• Assures the court receives timely progress report updates according to the court orders.  
• Understands legal stipulations and takes those stipulations into consideration when developing care plans. 
• Collaborates with and offer mental health training to probation officers, law enforcement, and other justice partners who will work with the population of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 
• Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies and includes the client as part of the decision-making process. 
• Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
• Reviews relevant records and information from both the criminal justice system and the mental health system when making treatment recommendations. 
• Retrieves the reports for the court as needed. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience as a Registered Psychologist. 
• Experience working in a locked, forensic setting. 
• Experience working in a psychiatric inpatient unit of hospital.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:  Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.