Forensic Psychologist - Detainee & Crisis Systems

Pima County

13 days ago

United States$93,392 - $128,398 AnnuallyFull TimePsychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pima County as a Forensic Psychologist - Detainee & Crisis Systems in United States.

Requirements

-, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Pay Range is the entire.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $93,392 - $128,398 Annually

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Pima County as a Forensic Psychologist - Detainee & Crisis Systems.

Key Skills

Forensic psychologyCompetency evaluationClinical assessmentReport writingPsychological testingCourt testimonyCrisis interventionDiagnostic assessmentForensic reportingStatutory complianceCorrectional mental healthMalingering assessmentIQ testingMemory function assessment

Key Responsibilities

The Forensic Psychologist directs the restoration process for defendants in the Restoration to Competency program and conducts specialized psychological testing. They are responsible for writing formal reports for the court, providing expert opinions, and testifying at contested competency hearings.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Forensic Psychologist - Detainee & Crisis Systems at Pima County a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at Pima County is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Pima County lists compensation for this psychologist position at $93k to $128k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($93k–$128k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Forensic psychology, Competency evaluation, Clinical assessment, Report writing, Psychological testing, Court testimony, Crisis intervention, Diagnostic assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Forensic Psychologist directs the restoration process for defendants in the Restoration to Competency program and conducts specialized psychological testing. They are responsible for writing formal reports for the court, providing expert opinions, and testifying at contested competency hearings.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Retirement plans, Family leave policy, Wellness programs, Educational reimbursement, Professional development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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