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Forensic Psychologist or Post-Doc Position at NMPRC

Description: Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC), a Missouri Department of Mental Health forensic inpatient facility, is seeking one licensed or license-eligible psychologist, or a Post-Doctoral Resident. The position will be available April 15, 2016, with start date negotiable. This position will remain open until filled. Requirements include a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical, Forensic, or Counseling Psychology, and MO license or license-eligibility, and psychiatric forensic interest and/or experience. The qualified candidate may hold a Certification as a Forensic Examiner (CFE) from the DMH or, if not currently certified, willing to obtain certification. The candidate will be provided supervision and training as needed for licensure, certification, and/or continuing education. The candidate will have the opportunity to complete competency restoration examinations, Sexual Violent Predator Evaluations, Pretrial Mental Evaluations, risk assessments for patients charged with a sex offense and conditional release assessments. The candidate may also be expected to provide evidence based individual and group therapy, as well as participate in a multidisciplinary treatment team. In addition to a competitive salary (dependent upon whether applying as a Licensed Psychologist or for a Post-Doctoral Resident position) and Merit System benefits, affordable medical, dental, and retirement benefits are also available. As part of the Department of Mental Health, the candidate will have the opportunity to attend many professional trainings free of cost.

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Accredation Status: Non Accredited

Location: MO, St. Joseph,

Duration: 12 Months

Stipend: $40,000 (Post-Doc)

Specialty:: Forensic and Clinical (SPMI)

Emphasis: Forensic Evaluations

APPIC Postdoctoral Member: No

Setting: State/County/Other Public Hospital

Number of Openings: 1

Number of Supervisors: 3


Director Name: Tara Tubbesing, Psy.D.

Director Phone: (816) 387-2608

Director Email: tara.tubbesing@dmh.mo.gov


Start Date
04/18/2016

Date Added
03/11/2016

Last Modified
03/14/2016

Available until filled or:
06/09/2016


Submission Instructions

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three professional references, and two redacted psychological evaluations (preferably related to a forensic issue) to: Tara C. Tubbesing, Psy.D., Director of Psychology Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center 3505 Frederick Ave. • St. Joseph, MO 64506 E-mail: tara.tubbesing@dmh.mo.gov

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