Senior Psychologist- Certified Forensic Examiner (FSH)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

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

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

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.

Qualifications - All you need for success

• 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

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Jessica Sergio, Ph.D.

Director of Psychology

(573) 592-2628

[email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.