Forensic Psychologist
Company: STI
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Chattanooga,
TN/On-Site Duration: 9 Months Education and Experience: Possession
of a doctorate in psychology from an accredited university. Other
Requirements: Licensure or temporary permit as a psychologist with
the State of Tennessee is required. Certification by TDMHSAS’s
Division of Planning, Research, and Forensics to perform forensic
evaluations is required and must be renewed every two fiscal years.
Job Overview: Under direction, this employee is responsible for
performing court ordered forensic evaluations including competency
to stand trial, mental status at the time of alleged offense,
diminished capacity, and commitability. Will document contacts in
the medical record and will submit forensic conference reports to
the court in the designated time frame. Will complete appropriate
risk assessment instruments and psychological assessments as
needed. Will evaluate commitability and complete Certificates of
Need for involuntary care and treatment as needed. Patients
adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity will be seen
regularly and contacts will be documented. This employee may be
subpoenaed to testify in court regarding findings of the forensic
evaluation.
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