Correctional / Forensic Psychologist (Licensed, PhD/PsyD), U.S. Virgin Islands (Relocation)

Correctional / Forensic Psychologist (Licensed, PhD/PsyD), U.S. Virgin Islands (Relocation) Reference: 01CLFCT009 Location: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; on-site Employment Type: Full-time with benefits (W-2) Compensation: $145,000 to $170,000 annual, commensurate with experience and forensic or expert-testimony expertise Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts or 4-day 10-hour shifts as assigned; Atlantic Standard Time Agency Environment: Territorial correctional healthcare: contracted clinical staffing supporting the medical division of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections; clinical scheduling and supervision by the Government Medical Director and Health Service Administrator Position Overview CLF Consultants LLC seeks a Licensed Psychologist for a full-time correctional position with the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections on St. Thomas. This role is the assessment backbone of the facility mental health program: psychological testing and interpretation, comprehensive reporting, classification support, psychotherapy, and expert testimony. The successful candidate is a doctoral-level psychologist who finds professional satisfaction in rigorous assessment work with real consequences: housing decisions, treatment planning, crisis response, and court proceedings. The role offers island residency, a defined schedule, and a patient population for whom skilled psychological care is genuinely scarce. Mainland candidates receive relocation assistance and full Virgin Islands licensure support. Forensic, correctional, and public-sector psychologists, including those seeking a first island engagement, are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Administer, score, and interpret a wide variety of personality and psychological evaluation instruments and prepare comprehensive psychological reports Support interdisciplinary classification by identifying behavioral, emotional, substance-related, and personality factors and developing individualized program recommendations Complete evaluations and reports for patients presenting sudden behavioral change, suicidal preoccupation, depression, anxiety, psychosomatic complaints, situational crisis, or long-term disciplinary segregation effects Organize and facilitate individual and group psychotherapy on a regular schedule Conduct individual treatment and crisis intervention sessions on an as-needed and emergency basis Provide assessment and referral services for staff referred by supervisors or self-referred for substance use or emotional concerns affecting job performance Perform evaluations of cadet applicants Testify in court as an expert witness and maintain strict confidentiality across all duties Required Qualifications Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-accredited program Active psychologist licensure in the U.S. Virgin Islands, or active U.S. licensure with eligibility for Virgin Islands licensure (CLFC supports the application; VI licensure must be completed before start) Demonstrated competence in psychological and personality assessment, scoring, and interpretation Minimum 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience Strong report writing and clinical documentation skills Ability to pass facility security clearance and background screening Strongly Preferred Qualifications Correctional, forensic, or public-safety psychology experience Experience with forensic evaluation, risk assessment instruments, and expert testimony Pre-employment and fitness-for-duty evaluation experience Group psychotherapy facilitation experience Existing ties to the U.S. Virgin Islands or Caribbean region Why Practice in the U.S. Virgin Islands No passport required: the U.S. Virgin Islands is a U.S. territory, so U.S. citizens travel with a standard government ID. U.S. licensure standards and a U.S. dollar economy, with CLFC support for Virgin Islands licensure by endorsement (typically 4 to 8 weeks). Caribbean island lifestyle on St. Croix or St. Thomas: year-round climate, beaches, and a close-knit community. Mission-driven work serving a medically underserved population where your clinical judgment has direct impact. Relocation and licensure support so the move is straightforward, not a hurdle. Compensation and Engagement Details Annual salary range: $145,000 to $170,000 (W-2 full-time with benefits) Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holiday schedule 401(k) with employer match, eligible after 90 days of employment Relocation assistance provided as a stipend (not a repayable loan) for qualified mainland candidates Virgin Islands licensure application support provided by CLFC, with licensure fees reimbursed Defined 40-hour schedule; protected assessment and therapy time Multi-year contract potential aligned with the contract base term and renewal structure Occurrence-based professional liability (malpractice) coverage arranged for the engagement Housing assistance or stipend to offset island cost of living Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reflecting the U.S. Virgin Islands market Annual continuing education (CME/CEU) allowance and licensure renewal support About CLFC Healthcare and Communications CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare and Communications) is a federal contractor providing healthcare staffing and language access services across U.S. federal, state, local, and territorial agencies. Our network of 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters supports nationwide coverage. CLFC is a Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business committed to placing qualified professionals with mission-aligned organizations. Equal Opportunity Employer, providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA. Reference: 01CLFCT009. Please use this reference in all correspondence and document submissions for this position.