Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

2 months ago

United StatesSalary Range: $8,184.00 - $11,864.50 Pay Frequency: MonthlyFull TimePsychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator in United States. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Key Responsibilities

harm, and administers COPSD (Co

focused care, including an emphasis on reducing use of restraints when possible. Assists with and participates in performance improvement efforts toward implementation of a recovery/trauma

educational activities based on existing best practices and current peer

supported psychotherapeutic modalities. Skills in the use of psychological instruments to evaluate personality, neurocognition, adaptive functioning, suicide risk, and malingering (i. e. MMPI, HCR

Requirements

25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state

line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1

4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre

Verify. You must bring your I

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: Salary Range: $8,184.00 - $11,864.50 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Work Schedule

part-time schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator.

Key Skills

Forensic EvaluationCompetency EvaluationsViolence Risk AssessmentsPsychological AssessmentPsycho-legal EvaluationSupervisionConsultationExpert TestimonyTreatment PlanningPsychotherapyRisk AssessmentDocumentationProgram DevelopmentEvidence-based InstrumentsInterdisciplinary CoordinationRecovery-oriented Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist III-Forensic Evaluator at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this psychologist position at $98k to $142k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Forensic Evaluation, Competency Evaluations, Violence Risk Assessments, Psychological Assessment, Psycho-legal Evaluation, Supervision, Consultation, Expert Testimony. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychologist III (Forensic Evaluator) performs advanced psychological work, primarily conducting 46B, Chapter 55 competency evaluations, and violence risk assessments under 46C. Responsibilities also include developing and coordinating forensic psychological activities, overseeing forensic progr...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Defined benefit pension plan, Generous time off benefits, Career advancement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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