Forensic clinical psychologist position
Status: Open
Northwest Forensic Institute, LLC is a thriving private practice agency providing criminal and
civil forensic mental health evaluations for a variety of referral sources. We are inviting
applications for a licensed or license-eligible psychologist to join our team in Portland,
Oregon. We provide services in the greater Portland area and throughout the Pacific
Northwest. The main job duty is conducting criminal forensic mental health evaluations such
as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, risk assessment, and sentencing. The
psychologist may also participate in the forensic postdoctoral fellowship and graduate student
practicum programs through teaching and supervision. Compensation is competitive with
medical/dental insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave. Additional benefits include
working/living in Portland, a small office of amazingly talented and fun colleagues, and
completing evaluations that address a variety of referral questions. NWFI is committed to
building a diverse and inclusive staff and strongly encourages applications from individuals
with diverse identities.
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to
Michelle Guyton, PhD ABPP via executive assistant Lori Bell, at bell@nwforensic.org.
If you have questions, contact Dr. Guyton directly at guyton@nwforensic.org. In the letter
of interest, please address all of the following: 1) your experience with competency, sanity,
risk, and sentencing evaluations, 2) any experience with or interest in civil evaluations, 3) any
experience with or interest in supervision/education of psychology trainees, and 5) your
interest in and fit with our agency. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Starting date is flexible but within the 2024 calendar year.