Expired: Forensic Psychologist

Role:
To conduct medico-legal assessment and report writing, in conjunction with forensic psychiatrists. To determine how an individual’s mental state, pre-existing mental condition or illness may have influenced or affected the nature of their offending behaviour and whether this affects their likelihood of re-offence. Provision of clinical therapy in individual and group settings.

Requirements:

• Masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology,
• Persons with a forensic psychology degree would be advantageous,
• Minimum two years post-qualification work experience in said areas,
• Specialised training in assessing risks of reoffending,
• Skills in doing mental health assessments,
• Strong report-writing competencies
• Experience dealing with addicts would be advantageous.

Salary commiserates to experience.