Location: Multiple VA Health Care Facilities (including Finger Lakes HCS, Hudson Valley HCS, Western New York HCS, Syracuse VAMC, Stratton VA Albany VAMC)
Worksite: On-site
Position: Full-time
Duties:

• Perform initial, annual, and incident psychological evaluations of Police Officers, including supervisory and investigative roles.
• Determine the emotional and mental stability of officers to ensure they can effectively perform their duties under stress and handle potentially hazardous situations.
• Utilize standardized psychological testing tools to assess the capabilities and suitability of police officer candidates.
• Provide detailed reports on evaluations within specified timelines.
• Ensure confidentiality of evaluation results and comply with all federal and departmental guidelines.

Requirements:

• Doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Minimum of five years postgraduate experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
• Experience in performing psychological assessments on police officers or similar roles.
• Licensed to practice in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Travel required to multiple locations for assessments.
• Must be free from any physical or mental conditions that adversely affect the ability to perform the duties.
• Desirable: Board certification in Forensics by the American Board of Behavioral Psychology (ABBP).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road