Contract Evaluation Psychologist

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 585,000; Full time

Job summary

Psychological Dimensions (PD), a nationwide risk management consulting firm with offices in Atlanta, Denver, and Chicago, seeks a licensed psychologist for contract work. Prior assessment or forensic training is preferred; psychology evaluations for law enforcement and safety-sensitive organizations will be conducted.

We offer comprehensive training and supervision, with flexible scheduling and a minimum commitment of 8 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic and risk assessments as part of public safety evaluations.
• Provide evaluation reports and recommendations for law enforcement and safety-sensitive organizations.
• Participate in training and supervision to ensure standardized assessment practices.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Detail-oriented

Interviewing skills

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

Contract Psychologist Job Posting

Psychological Dimensions (PD), a nationwide police and public safety and risk management consulting firm with physical offices in Atlanta, Denver, and Chicago, invites applications for a licensed psychologist, preferably with previous assessment or forensic training and experience. Our agency provides state-of-the-art forensic risk management psychological evaluations to law enforcement and other safety-sensitive organizations. The psychologist may also have unique opportunities to participate in risk assessment and consultation with television networks and the media.

Applications will be accepted from licensed psychologists who have limited assessment experience, preference is given to applicants with experience in risk and threat assessment, psychological pre-employment screening services, critical incident debriefing, and/or police/public safety and corporate fitness for duty evaluations. Psypact APIT will be required before starting).

This contractor opportunity is ideal for psychologists looking for extra income and who are seeking interesting and rewarding work as a consultant with our firm. While prior experience in police and public safety psychology is preferred, we understand that it is difficult to obtain experience in this unique area, and this is not a requirement. Applicants selected will be provided with comprehensive training and supervision from our staff that includes use and interpretation of related testing, as well as interviewing and report writing skills needed to conduct these highly specialized evaluations.

REQUIREMENTS: Successful applicants must have completed a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program, as well as an APA-accredited pre-doctoral clinical internship.Applicants must be licensed in a PsyPact Member State ( AND have or be willing to obtain an active Psypact credential. Efficiency, detail-orientation, and excellent writing skills and grammar are essential requirements. Our schedule is based on the needs of our clients, and while work demand may vary, we do offer flexibility in working with your existing schedule. The contract psychologist should have availability for a minimum commitment of 8 hours/week for evaluations on a set schedule each week.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: $100.00 - $425.00 per hour for contract work

Work setting:Remote

License/Certification:

• Unrestricted license to practice psychology independently in a PsyPact participating State (
• PsyPact-eligible (PsyPact APIT required before starting)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Psychological Dimensions (PD): PD is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PD believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a multi-national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Salary: $100-$425/hour