Forensic Psychologist (part-time / hybrid)

CA - Rancho Cucamonga

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Job Description

Liberty Healthcare is hiring Forensic Psychologists to work on an as needed basis.

Liberty Healthcare operates a specialized forensic mental health program within the West Valley Detention Center – a county jail operated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff.

This program provides high quality assessment and treatment services to adults who are justice involved, experiencing mental illness, and deemed incompetent to stand trial.

As a Forensic Psychologist with Liberty’s jail based competency treatment program, your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting mental status examinations and formulating diagnoses
  • Evaluating patients for competency to stand trial
  • Writing comprehensive reports
  • Occasionally providing court testimony
  • Collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, mental health clinicians and ancillary professionals
  • Actively participating in staff meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning
  • Performing risk assessments and crisis management assistance

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week.  Flexible schedule. You will work onsite 1 day per week at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and the remaining hours can be completed from a home office.

You can expect to be paid between $60.00 and $100.00 (depending on your qualifications).

Skills & Requirements

You are a good fit for this position if you are licensed professionally in California as a Psychologist and have training and/or experience evaluating and treating forensic patients.

Liberty Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equality and inclusion are among our deepest-held values. We work to create an environment that attracts real talent and we seek to motivate, inspire and recognize high performance among all employees - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment.

If you have questions or would like to speak with someone before applying – contact Liz Salazar directly at (949) 590-6803 or elizabeth.salazar@libertyhealth.com

Click “Apply” and submit your resume/CV for immediate consideration.