Forensic Psychologist

Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee, FL

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL - Psychology Services
WORKING TITLE:  Behavior Analyst
F/C POSITION NUMBER: 60005948
NORMAL BIWEEKLY STARTING SALARY: $2,202.80

This position involves court report writing responsibilities for residents who are incompetent to proceed and not guilty by reason of insanity. The position also involves treating cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual and group therapies. The selected applicant may design and implement behavior modification programs.  

EXAMPLES OF WORK

 Observes individual’s behavior, in group interactions, or other situations to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.  

Develops treatment plan, including type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other specialists.  

Analyzes information to assess client problems, determine advisability of counseling, and refer client to other specialists, institutions, or support services.  

Conducts individual and group counseling sessions regarding psychological or emotional problems, such as stress, and substance abuse.  

 Responds to client reactions, evaluates effectiveness of counseling or treatment, and modifies plan as needed.  

Interviews individuals and reviews records to obtain information on medical, psychological, emotional, relationship, or other problems.  

Selects, administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests to obtain information on individual's intelligence and personality.  

Utilizes treatment methods, such as psychotherapy and behavior modification.   

Plans and develops accredited psychological service programs within hospital, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.  

Consults reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms and develop approach to treatment.  

Assists clients to gain insight, define goals.  

Administers standardized tests to evaluate intelligence and personality.   

 Evaluates results of counseling methods to determine the reliability and validity of treatments.

 Interprets and explains test results, in terms of norms, reliability, and validity to clients, and other entitled parties.  

 Plans, supervises, and conducts psychological research in fields such as personality development, and diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.

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