T he Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth is seeking qualified forensic psychologists to join its esteemed faculty at the UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center and the newly established John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center (BSC). This role offers excellent opportunities for teaching and clinical supervision of psychology predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, practicum students, and psychiatry residents. Applicants will join a collaborative environment that values innovation, teamwork, and academic excellence.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Conducts competency to stand trial examinations for patients committed to competency restoration within the UTHealth-HCPC/BSC inpatient and/or outpatient competency restoration programs.

• Delivers recommendations and/or consultations to interdisciplinary treatment teams for individualized competency restoration and treatment planning following relevant ethical standards.

• Provides proficient assessment administration and interpretation related to malingering, personality, serious mental illness, and dual diagnoses.

• Supervises and teaches psychology trainees, including interns, practicum students, fellows, and psychiatry residents.

• Trains staff and consults as needed.

• Participates in clinical, research, and educational missions of the department.

• Provides cross-coverage as needed as part of the inpatient adult psychology consult service.

Qualifications:

• PsyD or Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a psychologist consistent with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

• Proficient knowledge and application of the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

• Documentation verifying relevant forensic training or expertise, as specified in Article 46B.022 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

• Two redacted forensic report samples if invited to an interview.

Faculty appointments are available at the Assistant, Associate, and Professor levels, depending on qualifications. Salaries are competitive, in addition to the excellent fringe benefits package.