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.