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Forensic Psychologist. Created By: Hallie Cropp. What is a Forensic Psychologist?. A Forensic Psychologist is an expert in assessing the mental state of criminals. This includes determining the mental competency to stand trial or take criminal responsibility.

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  1. Forensic Psychologist Created By: HallieCropp

  2. What is a Forensic Psychologist? • A Forensic Psychologist is an expert in assessing the mental state of criminals. • This includes determining the mental competency to stand trial or take criminal responsibility. • They also provide individuals with therapeutic treatment.

  3. What do they do? • Forensic Psychologists handle many different types of jobs, many of which involve circumstances normal psychologists handle. • These jobs include: • Custody disputes • Insurance claims • Lawsuits • Family courts • Psychotherapy services • Child abuse • Hospital work • Rehabilitation centers

  4. Employment Qualifications • Masters/Doctorate in Psychology • Clinical • Counseling • Social Work • Minor in Criminal Justice • Forensic Psychology • Certified by the American Board of Forensic Psychology • On-hand training courses • Internships

  5. Employment Qualifications • To become a successful forensic psychologist, you need to: • Know how to work with others • Solve challenging problems • Have Patience, Creativity, and Commitment • Have knowledge of social and cultural issues • Have legal knowledge • Have excellent writing and speaking skills • Be able to think quickly

  6. Forensic Psychologist 11 • There are types of forensic psychologists; 11 and 12. • Forensic Psychologist 11 • Entry Level Position • Conducts clinical interviews • Gathers and reviews medical data • Administers and interprets psychological tests

  7. Forensic Psychologist 12 • This is the advanced level of forensic psychologists. • They give expert witness testimonies and consultation to court officials relative to an individuals to stand trial.

  8. Gender Breakdown • 20% of forensic psychologists were women in 1970. • 72% are women in today’s society.

  9. Salary Breakdown

  10. Job Benefits • Opportunity to help others • Diverse career paths • Full medical benefits • Retire after 20 years • Different challenges every day • Travel

  11. Information • Forensic psychologists are more likely to be employed by the F.B.I and the F.B.P. • Will expect a dramatic growth in coming years. • Female serial killers account for only 8% of all American serial killers, but American females account for 76% of all female serial killers worldwide