Forensic Psychiatrist Jobs in Arizona
Forensic Psychiatrist jobs in Arizona concentrate in the criminal justice, state psychiatric hospital, and correctional health sectors, with steady demand across Phoenix, Tucson, and the East Valley. Major established employers include Valleywise Health, the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry, and Banner Health, all of which maintain ongoing forensic psychiatry needs. The most in-demand specialties are competency restoration, criminal court evaluations, and correctional psychiatry at every level from early-career clinicians to seasoned forensic fellowship graduates. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Bilingual Behavioral Health Therapist (Forensic / Justice-Involved Population)
Spanish-English Bilingual Required
Highly Competitive Compensation • Generous Bonus Structure • Student Loan Repayment Program • Clinical Supervision Available
Must be available to work at least two evenings per week until 8:00 PM.
AZ Center for Change (AZCFC) is one of Arizona's leading providers of specialized behavioral health services for justice-involved adolescents and adults. We are seeking a bilingual therapist who is passionate about making a meaningful impact while working alongside an experienced and highly respected clinical team.
This position offers a unique opportunity to develop specialized forensic treatment skills in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and clinical screenings.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
- Utilize standardized clinical and risk assessment instruments to guide treatment planning.
- Collaborate with probation officers, attorneys, case managers, referral sources, and family members.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and high-quality clinical documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing and treatment planning.
- Caseload may include justice-involved clients, individuals convicted of sexual offenses, and general behavioral health clients.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
- Current Arizona behavioral health license or eligibility for licensure.
- Spanish-English bilingual.
- Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
Preferred
- Independent licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LISAC with qualifying master's license).
- Associate licensed clinicians with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience providing therapy to justice-involved populations.
- Experience facilitating group therapy.
- Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), DBT, or other evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Experience working within criminal justice, probation, corrections, or forensic behavioral health settings.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Communicates confidently with clients and referral professionals.
- Is comfortable facilitating difficult but productive clinical conversations.
- Believes in accountability, rehabilitation, and evidence-based treatment.
- Is organized, dependable, and committed to high clinical standards.
- Enjoys collaborating within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Wants to continue developing professionally within a specialized area of behavioral health.
Why AZ Center for Change?
We understand that talented bilingual clinicians have many employment options. We strive to create an environment where clinicians can build long-term careers while receiving exceptional support.
We offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Generous performance bonus opportunities
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Clinical supervision toward independent licensure
- Extensive forensic specialty training
- Opportunities to work with a highly experienced clinical team
- Supportive leadership that values clinical quality over productivity alone
- The opportunity to become an expert in a highly specialized area of behavioral health
Bilingual Behavioral Health Therapist (Forensic / Justice-Involved Population)
Spanish-English Bilingual Required
Highly Competitive Compensation • Generous Bonus Structure • Student Loan Repayment Program • Clinical Supervision Available
Must be available to work at least two evenings per week until 8:00 PM.
AZ Center for Change (AZCFC) is one of Arizona's leading providers of specialized behavioral health services for justice-involved adolescents and adults. We are seeking a bilingual therapist who is passionate about making a meaningful impact while working alongside an experienced and highly respected clinical team.
This position offers a unique opportunity to develop specialized forensic treatment skills in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and clinical screenings.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
- Utilize standardized clinical and risk assessment instruments to guide treatment planning.
- Collaborate with probation officers, attorneys, case managers, referral sources, and family members.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and high-quality clinical documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing and treatment planning.
- Caseload may include justice-involved clients, individuals convicted of sexual offenses, and general behavioral health clients.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
- Current Arizona behavioral health license or eligibility for licensure.
- Spanish-English bilingual.
- Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
Preferred
- Independent licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LISAC with qualifying master's license).
- Associate licensed clinicians with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience providing therapy to justice-involved populations.
- Experience facilitating group therapy.
- Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), DBT, or other evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Experience working within criminal justice, probation, corrections, or forensic behavioral health settings.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Communicates confidently with clients and referral professionals.
- Is comfortable facilitating difficult but productive clinical conversations.
- Believes in accountability, rehabilitation, and evidence-based treatment.
- Is organized, dependable, and committed to high clinical standards.
- Enjoys collaborating within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Wants to continue developing professionally within a specialized area of behavioral health.
Why AZ Center for Change?
We understand that talented bilingual clinicians have many employment options. We strive to create an environment where clinicians can build long-term careers while receiving exceptional support.
We offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Generous performance bonus opportunities
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Clinical supervision toward independent licensure
- Extensive forensic specialty training
- Opportunities to work with a highly experienced clinical team
- Supportive leadership that values clinical quality over productivity alone
- The opportunity to become an expert in a highly specialized area of behavioral health
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The qualifications that appear most often in forensic psychiatrist jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona medical license issued by the Arizona Medical Board
- Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Completion of an accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship or equivalent forensic training
- Experience conducting competency evaluations, criminal responsibility assessments, or court testimony
- DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances in Arizona
- Familiarity with Arizona statutes governing civil commitment and competency restoration proceedings
Forensic Psychiatrist Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a forensic psychiatrist in Arizona?
You must complete medical school, a general psychiatry residency accredited by the ACGME, and ideally a one-year forensic psychiatry fellowship, then obtain an active Arizona medical license through the Arizona Medical Board. The board requires passing USMLE Steps 1 through 3 and submitting verification of postgraduate training. Most Arizona employers in correctional and court settings additionally expect or prefer board certification in forensic psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Which companies hire forensic psychiatrists in Arizona?
Arizona forensic psychiatrist roles are posted by PINAL COUNTY, Jobot, and J.S. Held and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Arizona's large correctional system, county superior courts, and state-run psychiatric hospitals make it one of the more active markets in the Southwest for this specialty.
Which Arizona cities have the most forensic psychiatrist jobs?
Phoenix, Tucson, and Florence have the most forensic psychiatrist openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because it is home to the state's largest correctional facilities, Maricopa County Superior Court's competency restoration program, and major health systems, while Tucson draws openings through Pima County courts and the University of Arizona Health Network.
Are there remote forensic psychiatrist jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Forensic psychiatry is heavily tied to in-person evaluations, courtroom testimony, and secure facility access, which limits full remote arrangements. About 50% of forensic psychiatrist openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve telepsychiatry coverage for rural jails or remote chart review rather than core forensic evaluation work.
How can I get hired as a forensic psychiatrist in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a forensic psychiatry fellowship at the University of Arizona or through the Maricopa County correctional health system, which provides supervised forensic evaluation experience that Arizona state and county employers value directly. Candidates coming from general psychiatry residency can also apply to staff psychiatrist roles within the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry or Valleywise Health, where exposure to competency evaluations builds the forensic portfolio needed for more specialized positions. Obtaining your Arizona Medical Board license early and completing any available court evaluation training strengthens candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to forensic psychiatrist jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to forensic psychiatrist jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location preference, and apply directly to each position.
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