Who employs forensic psychologists?
Forensic psychologists may be self employed (if licensed as a psychologist in the state) or by an agency. Long term employers and short term contractors include: • Federal, state, and local government and facilities such as prisons, jails, police departments, corrections facilities, probation and parole, military, etc. • Treatment facilities such as drug and chemical rehabilitation, and short and long term residential facilities, counseling centers, mental hospitals, etc.. • Courts, attorneys, and legal advocacy groups • Self employed or group private practice and consultants • Colleges and universities that provide courses in psychology or criminal justice Some additional job considerations: In spite of the obvious excitement that this specialty offers to people, there are many facets that you should be aware of before jumping into it. Here are some other considerations. • You may be working with some potentially dangerous people in this field–are you willing to deal with this stress
