Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Location: West Trenton, NJ (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Type: Temp to Permanent

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join an inpatient clinical setting in West Trenton, NJ. This is a full-time, onsite role focused on providing high-level direct psychological care, including psychotherapy, assessments, and risk evaluations.

This position operates under the general supervision of the Administrator of Psychological Services (or designee) within a state hospital setting. The role is primarily clinical (non-administrative), with potential opportunities to supervise interns or trainees.

Compensation

• Temporary Period: Competitive hourly rate ($85 - $90/hour)
• Permanent Placement Salary Range: $108,190.67 – $148,000 annually, based on experience and facility offer
• Candidates should be presented with the full salary range (not a fixed rate)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy services
• Conduct psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Perform suicide and violence risk assessments
• Utilize structured assessment tools such as:

HCR-20, SAPROF, SVR-20, STATIC-99

• Other cognitive and forensic assessment measures
• Develop, implement, and evaluate psychological treatment programs
• Provide direct, high-level clinical services to patients and residents in an inpatient setting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams and participate in case conferences
• Supervise psychology trainees and/or unlicensed psychology staff, if assigned
• Contribute to program development, evaluation, and research activities
• Represent psychology services in interactions with other professionals, agencies, and the community
• Participate in institutional programming and administrative functions as needed
• Provide testimony in civil commitment and/or superior court hearings when required
• Complete performance evaluations for supervised staff

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
• Active Clinical Psychologist license in the State of New Jersey
• Experience in inpatient, psychiatric, forensic, or institutional settings preferred
• Familiarity or experience with structured risk assessment tools (HCR-20, SAPROF, SVR-20, STATIC-99, etc.) strongly preferred
• Strong skills in assessment, psychotherapy, and clinical documentation
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Employee Benefits (Upon Permanent Placement)

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation options
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

13 paid holidays

• Paid leave:
• 12 vacation days
• 15 sick days
• 3 administrative leave days