NaphCare is hiring a full-time Certified Forensic Psychological Examiner (PSYCHOLOGIST)* to join our Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) program, THRIVE, that operates as a 30-bed adult competency to stand trial restoration and evaluation unit at Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV. By providing intensive treatment in a therapeutic environment, THRIVE seeks to eliminate the need for these patients to incur delays in their legal case by having to await transfer to a hospital for restoration.
The Certified Forensic Psychological Examiner will be employed by NaphCare, Inc. to conduct court-ordered initial, periodic, and final (submit to court) assessments of Competency to Stand Trial (CST) for a caseload of approximately 15 individuals who have been found Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST), remanded to state restoration, and deemed appropriate to receive those services in the JBCT. The Examiner will conduct evaluations in-person in JBCT evaluation rooms and in accordance with NV statutory requirements under the auspices of the NV-DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
The Examiner shall hold an “evaluator-only” position so as to not conflate treatment and evaluator roles. The Examiner consult with the JBCT multidisciplinary restoration treatment team to provide insights and updates on barriers to CST that are then used to inform the team’s treatment plans.
Testimony will also be required, as requested by the Washoe County Competency Court, and be conducted within the full-time position hours (not in addition to that role or work-week expectations).
The ideal candidate has experience evaluating Competency to Stand Trial (CST), testifying, working with serious mental illness and/or in a correctional setting, and in working within a multidisciplinary team.
* pending contract execution
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Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
Additional Benefits: Opportunities for reimbursement for licensure, state examiner certifications, and continuing education are available, as well as expert consultation in CST evaluation, restorability opinions, and testimony. Potential opportunities for professional papers and presentations are also available, as desired.
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to elizabeth.forristall@naphcare.com and I’ll be in touch.
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