Forensic Psychiatrist Jobs in Indiana
Forensic Psychiatrist jobs in Indiana represent a consistently active niche, concentrated in the state's correctional health, forensic hospital, and public mental health systems, with openings at both staff psychiatrist and leadership levels. Most hiring centers in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend, where established institutions such as Indiana University Health, Eskenazi Health, and the Indiana Department of Correction anchor long-term demand. Competency evaluation, civil commitment work, and inpatient forensic assessment are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Franciscan, our Forensic Nurse Examiners are critical to the compassionate comprehensive medical-forensic exams to victims of violence. In this role you may see patients that may include victims of sexual assault, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking and other abuse within the scope of practice. In this role you will obtain consent and patient history to formulate a plan of care as well as assess and conduct safety planning for victims and their families. You will also collaborate with medical providers, victim advocates, law enforcement, Department of Child Services and other social service agencies and may require you to provide courtroom testimony related to the care and treatment they provided.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
PRN alternating shift available
Collaborate with community partners such as Law enforcement, DCS, APS, and community advocates.
Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, families, and coworkers.
Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition. Plan of care is developed and implemented in collaboration with the patient and family. Plan of care is continually reviewed and revised as patient condition warrants.
Coordinate care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault victim and coordinate referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed for each patient.
Perform a complete physical and forensic examination for assessment for trauma with possible evidence collection when applicable; document detailed injuries with the support of photographic evidence as required.
Collaborate with patients and their families, (and or primary caregiver) as well as members of a multidisciplinary team, to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
2 years Nursing/Patient Care Preferred
1 year Emergency Services Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board Indiana or Illinois
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Certification (SANE) - International Association of Forensic Nurses
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association As Required by Unit
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association As Required by Unit
Neonatal Intensive Care Certification (NIC) - National Certification Corporation (NCC) As Required by Unit
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
At Franciscan, our Forensic Nurse Examiners are critical to the compassionate comprehensive medical-forensic exams to victims of violence. In this role you may see patients that may include victims of sexual assault, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking and other abuse within the scope of practice. In this role you will obtain consent and patient history to formulate a plan of care as well as assess and conduct safety planning for victims and their families. You will also collaborate with medical providers, victim advocates, law enforcement, Department of Child Services and other social service agencies and may require you to provide courtroom testimony related to the care and treatment they provided.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
PRN alternating shift available
Collaborate with community partners such as Law enforcement, DCS, APS, and community advocates.
Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, families, and coworkers.
Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition. Plan of care is developed and implemented in collaboration with the patient and family. Plan of care is continually reviewed and revised as patient condition warrants.
Coordinate care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault victim and coordinate referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed for each patient.
Perform a complete physical and forensic examination for assessment for trauma with possible evidence collection when applicable; document detailed injuries with the support of photographic evidence as required.
Collaborate with patients and their families, (and or primary caregiver) as well as members of a multidisciplinary team, to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
2 years Nursing/Patient Care Preferred
1 year Emergency Services Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board Indiana or Illinois
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Certification (SANE) - International Association of Forensic Nurses
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association As Required by Unit
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association As Required by Unit
Neonatal Intensive Care Certification (NIC) - National Certification Corporation (NCC) As Required by Unit
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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The qualifications that appear most often in forensic psychiatrist jobs across Indiana.
- Active Indiana medical license through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency required
- Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Completion of an accredited general psychiatry residency program plus forensic psychiatry fellowship
- Experience conducting court-ordered competency and criminal responsibility evaluations
- Familiarity with Indiana civil commitment statutes and correctional mental health standards
- Ability to provide clear expert testimony and written forensic evaluation reports for courts
Forensic Psychiatrist Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a forensic psychiatrist in Indiana?
You must earn a medical degree, complete a general psychiatry residency, and then finish an accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship. After training, you obtain an Indiana medical license through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and may pursue board certification in forensic psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Indiana employers at correctional facilities and forensic hospitals typically require both the license and fellowship completion before independent practice.
Which companies hire forensic psychiatrists in Indiana?
Indiana forensic psychiatrist roles are posted by Rimkus, Dean Dorton, and Nederveld and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Indiana's correctional system, state-operated forensic hospitals, and large academic health systems like Indiana University Health are among the most consistent sources of openings in the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most forensic psychiatrist jobs?
Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Mishawaka have the most forensic psychiatrist openings in Indiana. Indianapolis dominates because it is home to the state's largest health systems, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, and the Central State Hospital campus, while Fort Wayne and South Bend reflect regional correctional health contracts and community mental health center networks that maintain their own forensic staffing.
Are there remote forensic psychiatrist jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they are rare. Forensic psychiatry is a hands-on specialty built around in-person evaluations, court appearances, and secure facility work, which limits remote options significantly. About 100% of forensic psychiatrist openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve records review, telehealth consultation, or administrative case management rather than direct evaluation work.
How can I get hired as a forensic psychiatrist in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a forensic psychiatry fellowship and applying directly to Indiana's state forensic hospital system or Department of Correction, both of which regularly hire fellowship graduates for staff positions. Indiana University Health and Eskenazi Health offer structured onboarding for early-career psychiatrists with forensic training. Candidates without full fellowship completion can build relevant experience through correctional psychiatry rotations, competency evaluation supervision, or staff psychiatrist roles that include court-ordered assessment work.
Where can I find and apply to forensic psychiatrist jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to forensic psychiatrist jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your training and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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