Forensic Psychologist Jobs
Forensic Psychologist jobs are open across criminal justice, corrections, federal agencies, hospitals, and private practice, from entry-level assessment roles to senior clinical and consultation positions, with specializations in criminal competency evaluation, risk assessment, and correctional psychology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Merakey is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Team Leader with strong forensic and supervisory experience
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of forensic psychology professionals.
- Contribute to the oversight of program operations: workflow, compliance, staffing, budgeting, and quality.
- Assess team performance to ensure high‑quality and psychological assessments.
- Educate and guide program in policy compliance, protocols, and continuous quality improvement.
- Partner with behavioral health agencies, and justice‑system related stakeholders to enhance coordination, deflection, and diversion.
Ready to Lead this team and make a difference?
If you're passionate about forensic psychology and making a difference in our client's lives in fast paced, justice‑focused program, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan
- - both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay
- - access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements:
A qualified Candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Licensed Forensic Psychologist in PA
- Leadership experience
- Familiar with competency evaluation and restoration and service delivery
- Experience working in justice related systems
- Experience providing clinical supervision
Merakey is seeking a Licensed Psychologist Team Leader with strong forensic and supervisory experience
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of forensic psychology professionals.
- Contribute to the oversight of program operations: workflow, compliance, staffing, budgeting, and quality.
- Assess team performance to ensure high‑quality and psychological assessments.
- Educate and guide program in policy compliance, protocols, and continuous quality improvement.
- Partner with behavioral health agencies, and justice‑system related stakeholders to enhance coordination, deflection, and diversion.
Ready to Lead this team and make a difference?
If you're passionate about forensic psychology and making a difference in our client's lives in fast paced, justice‑focused program, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan
- - both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay
- - access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements:
A qualified Candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Licensed Forensic Psychologist in PA
- Leadership experience
- Familiar with competency evaluation and restoration and service delivery
- Experience working in justice related systems
- Experience providing clinical supervision
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in forensic psychologist jobs.
- Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) from an APA-accredited program
- Active and unrestricted psychologist licensure in the state of employment
- Experience administering and interpreting forensic assessment instruments such as the PCL-R, HCR-20, or PAI
- Ability to produce written forensic reports and testify as an expert witness in court
- Background investigation clearance or eligibility for security clearance at required level
- Completion of a forensic psychology internship or postdoctoral fellowship in a forensic setting
Tips for Your Forensic Psychologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to assessment context
Hiring managers in forensic settings want to see which specific evaluations you've conducted, such as competency to stand trial, SVP, or violence risk assessments. Name the instruments you use, not just the broad category.
Highlight licensure status and jurisdiction
Many forensic psychologist postings require active licensure in a specific state, sometimes alongside court-appointment eligibility. List your license number, state, and expiration date prominently so screeners don't pass you over on a technicality.
Target agencies that match your clearance level
Federal and state corrections roles often require background investigations or security clearances. Applying to positions whose clearance level matches what you already hold, or can realistically obtain, shortens your time to offer significantly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists forensic psychologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case conceptualization for interviews
Forensic psychology interviews frequently include a vignette or hypothetical case. Practicing your reasoning through a risk assessment or competency scenario out loud helps you articulate the decision points evaluators expect you to explain clearly under pressure.
Negotiate supervision terms before signing
If you're postdoctoral or newly licensed, confirm in writing whether the role counts toward your forensic specialty board hours and who your supervising psychologist will be. Vague supervision arrangements can affect your ABPP eligibility timeline.
Forensic Psychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most forensic psychologists?
The companies hiring the most forensic psychologists right now include Liberty Healthcare Corporation, Centurion Health, and Dartmouth Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Federal agencies, state departments of corrections, and large hospital systems consistently account for the majority of posted positions.
How many forensic psychologist jobs are remote?
About 57% of forensic psychologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than many psychology specialties because in-person evaluation and court testimony are core duties. Consultation roles, training positions, and policy advisory work are the sub-areas most likely to offer meaningful remote flexibility.
How do you become a forensic psychologist?
You become a forensic psychologist by completing a doctoral program in psychology, ideally with forensic coursework or a forensic concentration, then finishing an APA-accredited internship. After graduating, you complete a postdoctoral fellowship in a forensic setting, obtain state licensure, and accumulate the supervised forensic hours needed to pursue board certification through the American Board of Forensic Psychology.
Can you get hired as a forensic psychologist with little experience?
Entry-level forensic psychologist roles typically require at least a completed doctoral internship with forensic placements, so pure novices rarely qualify for independent positions. Postdoctoral fellowship programs are the most realistic path in, as they provide supervised forensic experience while paying a salary. Court clinics, community mental health centers with forensic contracts, and state corrections systems are most likely to hire candidates at the postdoctoral stage.
What does the forensic psychologist interview process look like?
Most forensic psychologist interviews include an initial phone or video screen with HR or a hiring coordinator, followed by a panel interview with psychologists, legal staff, or corrections administrators. Many employers present a written or verbal case vignette requiring you to walk through your evaluation approach and report-writing rationale. Final rounds for federal or corrections roles often also include a background review and reference verification before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to forensic psychologist jobs?
You can find and apply to forensic psychologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your licensure, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing. No extra steps are required between finding a role that fits and submitting your application.
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