Forensic Psychologist - Detainee & Crisis Systems
Tucson
Friday, 24 April 2026
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. Constructs formal reports for the court, summarizing all the information gathered, providing an opinion, diagnosis, and factual basis regarding competency;Meets with defendants, forensic educators and the RTC psychiatrist within established timelines and benchmarks set out by RTC operating policy;Constructs and maintains responsibility for the individualized restoration plan on each defendant assigned;Selects and administers the appropriate specialized testing related to the competency to stand trial skill set in the areas such as IQ, memory function, effort, and malingering, along with other considerations;Consults with the RTC psychiatrist on health-related needs a RTC defendant may present that is a barrier to competency;Conducts defendant related investigative efforts such as examination of history, behavior displayed in custody, listening to jail phone calls, and observing taped visits;Demonstrates a working knowledge of the applicable laws in Arizona related to Competency, Sell Hearings and Title 36, and maintains ongoing continuing education related to clinical and/or impacts of competency and statute changes;Testifies at contested competency hearings as ordered by the court; Maintains and updates all restricted and specialized testing material related to RTC;Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and statutes related to competency and testimony. Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Forensic or Clinical Psychology. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): Experience working with Restoration to Competency cases, Rule 11 evaluations and Competency Statutes. Experience with testifying when ordered by the courts. Experience with writing forensic reports. Experience with working with current or previously incarcerated individuals.