The Forensic Clinical Psychologist is a hybrid/remote position and provides clinical psychology services by conducting forensic psychological assessments, preparing reports for courts throughout Oregon based on Oregon statutes, providing expert testimony in Oregon courts, and provides consultation regarding agency staff, members of the community, other state agencies, district attorneys, defense attorneys, and the courts. This position also develops, oversees, and presents professional education seminars within the hospital. The Forensic Clinical Psychologist works collaboratively with other psychologists at the Oregon State Hospital and participates in peer review in the psychology department.

The Forensic Evaluation Service operates within the Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission-accredited and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital. The hospital's mission is to provide psychiatric hospital and residential treatment services to people committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health service system. 

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Minimum Qualifications: A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university AND completion of a one-year internship in Clinical Psychology. You must be licensed as a Psychologist in Oregon.

Special Qualifications: Must obtain and maintain certification in Oregon as a Forensic Evaluator.

Desired Attributes: The following list contains the desired attributes we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we seek in our top candidate. If you possess any of these attributes, please include your experience in your application and/or resume.

• Experience working with forensic and psychiatric inpatient populations with histories of severe mental illness which includes high-risk correctional populations referred for forensic evaluations.
• Experience conducting forensic evaluations which includes fitness to proceed and criminal responsibility evaluations.
• Familiarity with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules and APA ethical standards and guidelines relevant to forensic psychology.
• Experience collaborating with a team of psychologists.
• Ability to participate in continuing education to maintain professional competencies.

Preference Statement: Preference may be extended to candidates who possess experience conducting forensic evaluations.

About Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state. OHA will transform the health care system in Oregon by: Improving the lifelong health of Oregonians Increasing the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians Lowering or containing the cost of care so it's affordable to everyone OHA knows what it needs to do to improve health care: focus on health and preventive care, provide care for everyone and reduce waste in the health care system. OHA includes most of the state's health care programs, including Public Health and the Oregon Health Plan. This gives the state greater purchasing and market power to begin tackling issues with costs, quality, lack of preventive care and health care access. The Health Authority is working to fundamentally improve how health care is delivered and paid for, but because poor health is only partially due to lack of medical care, OHA will also be working to reduce health disparities and to broaden the state's focus on prevention.

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