Staff Psychologist

Psychologist

Join our team at the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department, where you will play a critical role in departmental operations and budget. This position involves interviewing adult and juvenile defendants, potential law enforcement officers, and applicants for various roles within the department. You will also provide clinical supervision to practicum students, testify in court, and handle confidential information.

Job Description

• Interview adult and juvenile defendants, potential law enforcement officers, and applicants for various positions such as detention officer, probation officer, residential treatment officer, student intern, or volunteer
• Provide clinical supervision to practicum students
• Testify in court
• Handle confidential information/documents, including psychological profiles on individuals
• Ensure the safety of self and indirectly ensure the safety of co-workers

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate in Psychology or related field
• One year of supervised postdoctoral experience in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychological testing and evaluation techniques
• Skill in communicating effectively with hostile, abusive, or irrational individuals
• Ability to interpret psychological test and interview results
• Ability to formulate diagnostic impressions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, county employees, private attorneys, outside organizations, and the general public
• Experience in a correctional environment and/or in conducting forensic psychological evaluations is preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, or must be eligible to be licensed within 6 months of employment