Licensed Forensic Psychologist (Sex Offense–Specific Treatment)

Schedule Requirement: Must be available to work at least two evenings per week until 8:00 PM
Compensation: Competitive salary + generous bonus structure
Additional Benefit: Student Loan Repayment Program available

About Us:
Arizona Center for Change (AZCFC) is a recognized leader in the delivery of justice-focused behavioral health services for adults and juveniles. For over 20 years, we have specialized in evidence-based treatment for court-involved populations, with a strong emphasis on accountability, risk reduction, and long-term behavioral change.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a licensed forensic psychologist to join our highly skilled forensic team. This role focuses primarily on the assessment and treatment of individuals who have engaged in sexually abusive or problematic behaviors. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, comfortable working with high-risk populations, and committed to balancing accountability with effective therapeutic intervention.

This position offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful, high-impact work within a structured, evidence-based program that prioritizes both community safety and client change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive forensic assessments and screenings to evaluate risk, needs, and responsivity factors
• Develop and implement offense-specific, evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide group, individual, and family therapy to adult and adolescent clients
• Utilize validated risk assessment tools (e.g., dynamic and static measures) to inform treatment planning and progression
• Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress in accordance with clinical and legal standards
• Collaborate with probation officers, case managers, and other stakeholders to support a coordinated, multisystemic approach
• Participate in case staffing, consultation, and ongoing program development
• Maintain high-quality, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements
• Caseload may include a small number of non-forensic clients, depending on program needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Forensic Psychology
• Current, active license in good standing (or license-eligible in Arizona)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with forensic or court-involved populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing treatment to individuals with a history of sexually abusive behavior
• Strong working knowledge of cognitive-behavioral, relapse prevention, and motivational models
• Familiarity with Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) principles and offense-specific treatment approaches
• Experience with standardized risk assessment tools (e.g., Static-99R, STABLE, ACUTE, SOTIPS, MSI-II, Abel)
• Experience collaborating with criminal justice systems (probation, courts, etc.)
• Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to manage complex clinical presentations and challenging client dynamics
• Strong clinical judgment, with the ability to balance empathy and accountability
• Excellent documentation and treatment planning skills
• High level of professionalism and comfort working within legal and ethical frameworks
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing demands
• Reliable, consistent, and team-oriented approach
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development

Why Join AZCFC:

• Work within a well-established, highly structured forensic treatment program
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive clinical team
• Opportunities for specialization, training, and professional growth
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to community safety and client change
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses