Contract Evaluation Psychologist

Psychological Dimensions is hiring a licensed psychologist on a contract basis to conduct forensic risk management evaluations for law enforcement and other safety-sensitive organizations. The firm works nationwide in police and public safety and risk management consulting, with physical offices in Atlanta, Denver, and Chicago. This is a remote contract role open to psychologists who want consulting work alongside their existing practice.

What you will do

You will carry out specialized psychological evaluations, including risk and threat assessment, psychological pre-employment screening, critical incident debriefing, and fitness for duty evaluations for police, public safety, and corporate clients. The work involves interviewing, administering and interpreting related testing, and writing reports. There may also be opportunities to take part in risk assessment and consultation with television networks and the media.

Applicants selected receive training and supervision from PD staff covering the use and interpretation of testing, interviewing, and report writing for these evaluations.

What they are looking for

• A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program
• An APA-accredited pre-doctoral clinical internship
• An unrestricted license to practice psychology independently in a PsyPact participating state
• A PsyPact credential, or willingness to obtain one; PsyPact APIT is required before starting
• Efficiency, attention to detail, and strong writing and grammar skills

Previous assessment or forensic training and experience is preferred. So is experience in risk and threat assessment, pre-employment screening, critical incident debriefing, or police, public safety, and corporate fitness for duty evaluations. Licensed psychologists with limited assessment experience may still apply. Prior experience in police and public safety psychology is preferred but not required, and the posting notes that this experience is difficult to obtain.

Schedule and pay

The schedule follows client needs, and demand can vary. PD offers flexibility to work around your existing schedule. Contract psychologists should be available for a minimum of 8 hours per week of evaluations on a set weekly schedule.

Pay is $100.00 to $425.00 per hour for contract work. The role is listed as full-time, part-time, or contract.

Location

The work setting is remote. You must be licensed in a PsyPact member state and have or be willing to obtain an active PsyPact credential.

About Psychological Dimensions

PD is a nationwide police and public safety and risk management consulting firm with physical offices in Atlanta, Denver, and Chicago. The firm provides forensic risk management psychological evaluations to law enforcement and other safety-sensitive organizations. PD states that it is an equal opportunity employer and that hiring, promotion, discipline, and discharge decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. The firm says it does 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.

To apply

Submit a curriculum vitae with a cover letter that addresses your interest in the role.