Mid Level Forensic Psychologist Jobs
Mid level forensic psychologist jobs go to practitioners ready to own assessment caseloads, lead evaluations with minimal supervision, and mentor early-career colleagues through complex casework. Roles run heavily on-site with some hybrid options, concentrating in Consulting & Professional Services, Accounting & Auditing, and Insurance, with employers like Rimkus, J.S. Held, and Deloitte hiring at this level now.
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THE POSITION
Step into a meaningful leadership role as a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor with Torrance State Hospital. This position gives you the chance to guide nursing teams who support individuals with serious psychiatric needs. Your work will shape patient care and strengthen the quality of services in a forensic treatment setting. Join an agency where your dedication helps create a safer and more supportive environment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supervises and supports nursing staff of Torrance State Hospital who provide care to forensic patients with acute and long-term psychiatric needs. The role focuses on leadership, communication and ensuring safe, effective treatment. As a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
- Staff Leadership: Guide and evaluate nursing personnel to ensure responsible and effective patient care
- Clinical Oversight: Review treatment interventions and support continuous improvement in nursing practices
- Environment Safety: Assess care areas and correct unsafe conditions to maintain a therapeutic setting
- Training Support: Promote staff development through coaching, orientation and mandatory learning programs
- Communication Duties: Share important clinical and administrative information to keep teams aligned
- Policy Compliance: Apply hospital and forensic standards to enhance quality of patient services
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years as a Forensic Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four years of professional nursing experience providing care, treatment, custody, and control of psychiatric patients.
Special Requirements:
- The position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
Work Location: In person
THE POSITION
Step into a meaningful leadership role as a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor with Torrance State Hospital. This position gives you the chance to guide nursing teams who support individuals with serious psychiatric needs. Your work will shape patient care and strengthen the quality of services in a forensic treatment setting. Join an agency where your dedication helps create a safer and more supportive environment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supervises and supports nursing staff of Torrance State Hospital who provide care to forensic patients with acute and long-term psychiatric needs. The role focuses on leadership, communication and ensuring safe, effective treatment. As a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
- Staff Leadership: Guide and evaluate nursing personnel to ensure responsible and effective patient care
- Clinical Oversight: Review treatment interventions and support continuous improvement in nursing practices
- Environment Safety: Assess care areas and correct unsafe conditions to maintain a therapeutic setting
- Training Support: Promote staff development through coaching, orientation and mandatory learning programs
- Communication Duties: Share important clinical and administrative information to keep teams aligned
- Policy Compliance: Apply hospital and forensic standards to enhance quality of patient services
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years as a Forensic Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four years of professional nursing experience providing care, treatment, custody, and control of psychiatric patients.
Special Requirements:
- The position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
Work Location: In person
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- Rimkus9
- J.S. Held7
- Deloitte3
- Loyola University Chicago3
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- Accounting & Auditing9
- Insurance7
- Education5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
Mid Level Forensic Psychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level forensic psychologist job?
Position your application around independent work you have already delivered: risk assessments you conducted without close oversight, evaluations you authored, or testimony you provided in legal proceedings. Highlight specialized training such as a postdoctoral fellowship, certification in forensic assessment instruments, or experience with specific populations like juvenile offenders or competency restoration. Employers at this level expect candidates to contribute immediately, so lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.
Which companies hire mid level forensic psychologists?
Companies hiring mid level forensic psychologists right now include Rimkus, J.S. Held, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from correctional facilities, forensic psychiatric hospitals, court-based programs, and behavioral health organizations that need practitioners who can manage a full evaluation caseload without heavy supervisory support.
Are there remote mid level forensic psychologist jobs?
Yes, though remote work is more limited in forensic psychology than in many fields given the court appearances and in-person evaluations the role requires. About 31% of mid level forensic psychologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth-compatible functions like consultation, report writing, and certain clinical interviews driving most of that share.
How do I move up to a mid level forensic psychologist role?
The path from early-career to mid level is built on deepening specialization and taking on progressively independent work. Completing a postdoctoral fellowship in forensic settings, earning proficiency in validated assessment tools, and accumulating documented experience across evaluation types such as competency, criminal responsibility, or violence risk all signal readiness. Measurable impact, like reduced turnaround times or commendations from courts, strengthens the case for a step up.
Which industries hire the most mid level forensic psychologists?
Mid Level forensic psychologist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Accounting & Auditing, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require practitioners who can manage the full arc of forensic evaluation independently, from intake through report delivery and, where applicable, expert witness testimony.