Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Department of Communities and Justice as a Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- (On‑the‑job training provided) As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you will: Conduct psychological assessments and interventions to people who offend and/or are on remand.
- Provide expert consultation to staff on offender mental health and criminogenic risk assessment, including sexual and violent offending.
- Preparing reports, advice and consultations, and maintaining concise documentation and case notes for offenders engaging in psychological services and programs.
- Maintain accurate records using the Offender Integrated Management System (OIMS).
Requirements
- for A motivated psychologist committed to delivering ethical, effective services in a community corrections environment.
- Experience or strong interest in community‑based offender assessment, criminogenic risk assessment, and behavioural intervention.
- Knowledge of evidence‑based approaches to risk, mental health, cognitive impairment, and behaviour management Strong skills in report writing, consultation, and interagency collaboration.
- Ability to work flexibly and resiliently with individuals who have complex needs.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Department of Communities and Justice in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
WeekdayDoc rates Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist at Department of Communities and Justice a 4.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.
This position offers no on-call requirements, no weekend shifts.
Compensation ranges from $79k to $139k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.
Key skills for this role include Psychological Assessments, Interventions, Consultation, Offender Mental Health, Criminogenic Risk Assessment.
Benefits include Superannuation, Annual Leave Loading, Paid Supervision, Professional Development Opportunities.

Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
15d ago
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