Forensic Psychologist Jobs & Forensic Psychology Career Guide 2024
What’s in this guide?
- What is a Forensic Psychologist?
- What Does a Forensic Psychologist Do?
- Where Do Forensic Psychologists Work?
- Forensic Psychology in Popular Culture
- How to Become a Forensic Psychologist
- How long does it take to become a forensic psychologist?
- Educational Requirements
- Specialized Training
- Certification and Licensing
- Application and Fee
- Licensure Examination
- Board Determination
- Certification Exam
- State Reciprocity
- Continuing Education Requirements
- How Much Money Does a Forensic Psychologist Earn?
- What Skills and Traits Are Important in the Forensic Psychology Field?
What is a Forensic Psychologist?
Forensic Psychologists are licensed psychologists interested in psychology as it pertains to the law. These mental-health professionals utilize their knowledge of psychology to help solve legal concerns in a variety of settings. Along with general psychology training, Forensic Psychologists have extensive knowledge of the legal system, as well as ethics and professionalism. These psychologists are committed to lifelong learning, especially when it comes to the connection between psychology and law. Forensic Psychologists are adaptive problem solvers who work independently and as part of a team to study, understand, and solve often-complicated legal matters.
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Where Do Forensic Psychologists Work?
Forensic Psychologists work in a variety of settings. Many work in corrections facilities, police departments, outpatient care centers, or hospitals. Some dedicate their working hours to forensic psychology research or teaching others about the field in colleges and universities. Government agencies also employ Forensic Psychologists.
What Career Options are Available to a Forensic Psychologist?
- Correctional Psychologist – designing programs for correctional facilities
- Forensic Scientist – working in forensics labs or medical examiners’ offices
- FBI Special Agent – supporting the FBI’s mission of public safety by analyzing motives and providing professional insights
- Jury consultant – assisting law firms with a wide variety of tasks including scientific jury selection, opening statement writing and preparing witnesses for deposition
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Latest Forensic Psychologist Job Listings
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Clinical Nurse Consultant / Senior Mental Health Clinician – Court Liaison Service | Townsville Hospital And Health Service | Queensland AU | 07/23/2024 |
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Psychologist (Mental Health Clinician II) | CARES Institute; Rowan-Virtua SOM | New Jersey US | 07/22/2024 |
Excellent opportunity to be part of an outstanding multidisciplinary Institute, co-founded by Esther Deblinger, PhD, co-developer of Trauma-Focused CBT, committed to developing and providing the highest caliber evidenced-based clinical services. Responsibilities include providing psychosocial evaluations and/or comprehensive psychological evaluations (extended forensic evaluations) with children in suspected cases of child abuse/trauma and providing evidence-based … More | |||
Psychologist | Genesis Psychology Associates | Davenport, Iowa US | 07/22/2024 |
Psychology Opportunity in Davenport, IA – beautiful community with excellent schoolsLicensed Psychologists Needed Genesis Psychology Associates is a specialty clinic of experienced mental health professionals who serve the greater Quad-Cities area throughaffiliation with … More | |||
Psychologist | Genesis Psychology Associates | Davenport, Iowa US | 07/22/2024 |
Psychology Opportunity in Davenport, IA – beautiful community with excellent schoolsLicensed Psychologists Needed Genesis Psychology Associates is a specialty clinic of experienced mental health professionals who serve the greater Quad-Cities area throughaffiliation with Genesis … More | |||
Forensic Psychiatrist – Part-time or Full-time | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury | Christchurch, NZ | 07/15/2024 |
Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa! Mo matou – About us and our Purpose ‘Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi – Putting people at the heart of all we do’ … More | |||
Shelter Veterinarian | City of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Minnesota US | 07/10/2024 |
Provide veterinarian services for animals that are located at the shelter and therefore under the care and responsibility of Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC).Flexible hours, preferably Monday Friday, optional on Saturday/Sunday.Starting salary is negotiable.FLSA: non-exemptJob Duties and Responsibilities Examine, diagnose and provide … More | |||
Shelter Veterinarian | City of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Minnesota US | 07/10/2024 |
Provide veterinarian services for animals that are located at the shelter and therefore under the care and responsibility of Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC).Flexible hours, preferably Monday Friday, optional on Saturday/Sunday.Starting salary is negotiable.FLSA: non-exempt Job Duties and Responsibilities Examine, diagnose and provide routine and emergency … More | |||
Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Forensics | University of Florida | Gainesville, Florida US | 07/02/2024 |
The College of Veterinary Medicines Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications to join our Veterinary Forensic Pathology service as a full time, clinical track faculty Assistant Professor in Forensic Pathology.The individual will participate in and support the teaching and service activities of the Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory and will be expected to develop and participate in collaborative research. … More |
Position Location: … More Company Townsville Hospital And Health Service Location Queensland AU Posted 07/23/2024 | |||
Position Excellent opportunity to be part of an outstanding multidisciplinary Institute, co-founded by Esther Deblinger, PhD, co-developer of Trauma-Focused CBT, committed to developing and providing the highest caliber evidenced-based clinical services. Responsibilities include providing psychosocial evaluations and/or comprehensive psychological evaluations (extended forensic evaluations) with children in suspected cases of child abuse/trauma and providing evidence-based … More Company CARES Institute; Rowan-Virtua SOM Location New Jersey US Posted 07/22/2024 | |||
Position Psychology Opportunity in Davenport, IA – beautiful community with excellent schoolsLicensed Psychologists Needed Genesis Psychology Associates is a specialty clinic of experienced mental health professionals who serve the greater Quad-Cities area throughaffiliation with … More Company Genesis Psychology Associates Location Davenport, Iowa US Posted 07/22/2024 | |||
Position Psychology Opportunity in Davenport, IA – beautiful community with excellent schoolsLicensed Psychologists Needed Genesis Psychology Associates is a specialty clinic of experienced mental health professionals who serve the greater Quad-Cities area throughaffiliation with Genesis … More Company Genesis Psychology Associates Location Davenport, Iowa US Posted 07/22/2024 | |||
Position Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa! Mo matou – About us and our Purpose ‘Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi – Putting people at the heart of all we do’ … More Company Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Location Christchurch, NZ Posted 07/15/2024 | |||
Position Provide veterinarian services for animals that are located at the shelter and therefore under the care and responsibility of Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC).Flexible hours, preferably Monday Friday, optional on Saturday/Sunday.Starting salary is negotiable.FLSA: non-exemptJob Duties and Responsibilities Examine, diagnose and provide … More Company City of Minneapolis Location Minneapolis, Minnesota US Posted 07/10/2024 | |||
Position Provide veterinarian services for animals that are located at the shelter and therefore under the care and responsibility of Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC).Flexible hours, preferably Monday Friday, optional on Saturday/Sunday.Starting salary is negotiable.FLSA: non-exempt Job Duties and Responsibilities Examine, diagnose and provide routine and emergency … More Company City of Minneapolis Location Minneapolis, Minnesota US Posted 07/10/2024 | |||
Position The College of Veterinary Medicines Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications to join our Veterinary Forensic Pathology service as a full time, clinical track faculty Assistant Professor in Forensic Pathology.The individual will participate in and support the teaching and service activities of the Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory and will be expected to develop and participate in collaborative research. … More Company University of Florida Location Gainesville, Florida US Posted 07/02/2024 |