What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Psychologist- Certified Forensic Examiner (FSH) position at State of Missouri?
Senior Psychologist
Certified Forensic Examiner
Salary: $86,250 (postdoctoral resident) - up to $121,064.79 (licensed and credentialed)
Job Location:
Nixon Forensic Center
Fulton State Hospital
600 East 5th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Why You’ll Love This Position
Located within the state-of-the-art, high-security Nixon Forensic Center, Certified Forensic Examiners (CFEs) work with the Competency Restoration and Acute Forensic Treatment (CRAFT) program to complete court ordered evaluations, specifically competency to stand trial, not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, and sexually violent predator evaluations. CFEs are responsible for conducting evaluations, writing comprehensive reports, and offering testimony on a diverse population of individuals with serious mental illness and facing a wide range of charges ranging from misdemeanor assault to murder.
Your Benefits Package(paid for by your employer at no cost to you or cost is shared)
Medical Insurance
Strive Employee Life & Family (SELF) Program
Pension/Survivor Benefits
Basic Life Insurance (term)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays (14)
Annual Leave & Sick Leave (starting at 10 hours per month of each)
Workers’ Compensation
Unemployment Compensation
Social Security Retirement
Medicare
Optional Benefits(you pay premiums)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Optional Life Insurance (term)
Universal Life Insurance
Optional Tax-Saving Benefits (you contribute money toward tax and retirement savings)
Deferred Compensation (MO Deferred Comp)
Health Savings Account (for those who are eligible)
Cafeteria Plan
Additional Perks
Distributed work
Flexible scheduling
Occasional opportunities for CEUs
Opportunities for research
Supervision for licensure if needed
We are looking for an individual with strong clinical, assessment, and writing skills who is reliable and adaptable. The CFE will spend their time reviewing police reports and hospital records, conducting interviews, completing assessments, and writing reports that will be submitted to the court. These evaluations are often complex, challenging, and can include the need to incorporate a variety of information including psychological assessment tools, relevant research, and collateral data.
Minimum Qualifications
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
Jessica Sergio, Ph.D.
Director of Psychology
(573) 592-2628
Jessica.Sergio@dmh.mo.gov
Certified Forensic Examiner
Salary: $86,250 (postdoctoral resident) - up to $121,064.79 (licensed and credentialed)
Job Location:
Nixon Forensic Center
Fulton State Hospital
600 East 5th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Why You’ll Love This Position
Located within the state-of-the-art, high-security Nixon Forensic Center, Certified Forensic Examiners (CFEs) work with the Competency Restoration and Acute Forensic Treatment (CRAFT) program to complete court ordered evaluations, specifically competency to stand trial, not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, and sexually violent predator evaluations. CFEs are responsible for conducting evaluations, writing comprehensive reports, and offering testimony on a diverse population of individuals with serious mental illness and facing a wide range of charges ranging from misdemeanor assault to murder.
Your Benefits Package(paid for by your employer at no cost to you or cost is shared)
Medical Insurance
Strive Employee Life & Family (SELF) Program
Pension/Survivor Benefits
Basic Life Insurance (term)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays (14)
Annual Leave & Sick Leave (starting at 10 hours per month of each)
Workers’ Compensation
Unemployment Compensation
Social Security Retirement
Medicare
Optional Benefits(you pay premiums)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Optional Life Insurance (term)
Universal Life Insurance
Optional Tax-Saving Benefits (you contribute money toward tax and retirement savings)
Deferred Compensation (MO Deferred Comp)
Health Savings Account (for those who are eligible)
Cafeteria Plan
Additional Perks
Distributed work
Flexible scheduling
Occasional opportunities for CEUs
Opportunities for research
Supervision for licensure if needed
We are looking for an individual with strong clinical, assessment, and writing skills who is reliable and adaptable. The CFE will spend their time reviewing police reports and hospital records, conducting interviews, completing assessments, and writing reports that will be submitted to the court. These evaluations are often complex, challenging, and can include the need to incorporate a variety of information including psychological assessment tools, relevant research, and collateral data.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate in Psychology
- License eligible or licensed as a Psychologist in Missouri
- Training and experience conducting forensic evaluations and working with those with serious mental illness
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
Jessica Sergio, Ph.D.
Director of Psychology
(573) 592-2628
Jessica.Sergio@dmh.mo.gov
Salary : $86,250