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Description
of Work: This is professional work providing complex psychological
services to the Circuit and County Court Judges, including independent
diagnosis and evaluation of clients, and consultation on the client’s behalf.
Work involves forensic in-jail responsibilities, which include
providing professional clinical evaluations of mentally and emotionally
unstable inmates incarcerated in Pinellas County jail to assess competency to
stand trial. As a result of the
evaluation, recommendations may also be offered to the Court regarding
alternative placement and aftercare for inmates with mental illness and/or
developmental disability. The Senior Psychologist
may also serve as an expert witness in court.
Duties involve frequent contact with inmates, families of inmates,
attorneys, judges, staff, and allied professionals within the community and include
liaison responsibilities with the Sheriff's Department, Department of
Corrections, Department of Children and Families, Agency for Persons with
Disabilities, and the Judiciary. Work is performed with a high
degree of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative under the general
direction of the Trial Court Administrator and work is reviewed through
conferences, reports, and results achieved. |
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Minimum
Training and Experience Required: Must possess a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, or Medical Doctor (MD) in Psychiatry or
closely related field from an accredited college or university. Eight years
of work experience in psychology, preferably in forensic, clinical or
counseling psychology and be a professionally licensed psychologist pursuant
to Chapter 490, Florida Statutes. Training must include one (1) year of
supervised internship experience in professional psychology, which has included
psychological evaluation, research and treatment. Must maintain licensure requirements. |
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Location: |
Pinellas County Justice Center, 14250 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762 |
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Salary: |
$10,000
monthly / $120,000 annually plus State benefits |
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Submit Application and Resume To: |
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Human Resources, Suite J1.501 14250 49th Street North Clearwater, Florida 33762 Fax:
727-453-7166 or SixthCircuitHR@jud6.org |
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: |
Until Filled |
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Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer |
Drug-free
Workplace E-Verify Employer |
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ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO
REQUIRES A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION
PROCESS SHOULD CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (727) 453-7165 IN
ADVANCE |
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