Position Title: Licensed Psychologist – Psychological & Pre-Employment Evaluations
Location: Remote with On-Site Response in Santa Fe County, NM (as required)
Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract (As-Needed, On-Call)
Reports To: Project Director, Public Safety Evaluations
Position Summary
KENTECH Consulting Inc. seeks a Licensed Psychologist to provide part-time, contracted services supporting Santa Fe County public safety agencies. This role will deliver pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, crisis interventions, and staff training workshops in accordance with IACP guidelines and the Santa Fe County Department of Public Safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-employment psychological evaluations for new hires and volunteers (approx. 10–20 annually).
- Perform fitness-for-duty assessments following critical incidents or supervisor referrals.
- Deliver face-to-face evaluations assessing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
- Provide clear written reports and recommendations on employability, return-to-duty, and safety risk.
- Submit initial evaluation results within 48–72 hours and comprehensive reports within 10 business days.
- Serve as an on-call psychologist (24/7/365) for critical incident response, including:
- On-site response within 90 minutes of call, when feasible.
- In-person debriefings and counseling for affected personnel.
- Group debriefings after officer-involved shootings, line-of-duty deaths, or traumatic events.
Training & Education:
- Design and deliver annual workshops (32–40 hours each) for deputies, corrections staff, fire/EMS, and civilian personnel.
- Training topics include peer support, crisis intervention, stress management, counselor-in-training (CNT), interviewing and interrogation techniques, and resilience practices.
- Testify in court proceedings when required.
- Maintain all records in compliance with Santa Fe County retention policies and DPS standards.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Current licensure as a Psychologist in New Mexico (or eligibility prior to contract award).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in psychological evaluations, preferably with law enforcement/public safety.
- Familiarity with standardized assessments (e.g., MMPI-2-RF, CPI, personality/cognitive measures).
- Experience with critical incident response and trauma-informed care.
- Strong communication skills, including report writing and public speaking.
- Ability to design and deliver training sessions for law enforcement/public safety personnel.
- Must be available for on-call emergency response.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience working with law enforcement, corrections, or fire/EMS.
- Experience delivering structured training or peer support programs.
- Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
Compensation
Hourly rate: $125 – $175/hour, depending on service type (evaluation, incident response, or training).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
🌐 WHO WE ARE
KENTECH Consulting, Inc. is a premier U.S.-based background investigation solutions firm and licensed Private Detective Agency. Our team of investigative experts blends cutting-edge technology with industry insight to deliver fast, accurate, and comprehensive reports.
With deep cross-industry experience, we provide fully compliant investigative services that meet the high demands of today’s business environment.
🔎 WHAT WE DO
We offer customized background screening solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse industries.
Our advanced tools and digital platforms allow us to conduct background and security checks up to 75% faster than traditional methods.
With real-time access to over 500 million records, KENTECH is a trusted authority in background checking technology across the U.S.
🌟 OUR VISION
To help the world make clear and informed decisions.
🎯 OUR MISSION
To deliver fast, accurate, and secure background investigations on a global scale—supporting safer hiring decisions and stronger communities.
🚀 CAREERS AT KENTECH
We’re building a team of remarkable individuals who are:
✅ Critical thinkers and problem solvers who see challenges as opportunities
✅ Driven professionals who create meaningful impact through their ideas and results
✅ Mission-driven collaborators who believe in the power of digital identity to create safer environments
✅ Naturally curious and eager to innovate in an ever-changing landscape
✅ Team players who believe in the value of camaraderie, laughter, and high standards
💼 WHO THRIVES HERE?
- People who never back down from a tough challenge
- Professionals who bring their best every day—and uplift others around them
- Individuals who value purpose, performance, and a good laugh
- Teammates who want to shape the future of digital security and identification
- You, if you're reading this and thinking: “This sounds like my kind of place.”
🎉 YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
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