Job Description

Use your professional experience in psychology to assist the courts and mental health population in Western Massachusetts!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Forensic Psychologist in the Adult Court Clinic program at Behavioral Health Network! Applicants must be licensed to practice psychology in Massachusetts.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Adult Court Clinic program with the following:

• Providing evaluation and consultation services to the trial courts in and around the greater Holyoke area.
• Completing court-ordered evaluations of competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, aid in sentencing, and prisoner in need of treatment.
• Completing emergency evaluations for involuntary psychiatric and substance use treatment.
• Testifying before the court, and consulting with various stakeholders (e.g., judges, attorneys, probation officers, jail mental health staff) about the disposition of persons before the court with mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Receiving on-the-job training and supervision toward state credentialing as a Designated Forensic Professional.

What are we looking for in a Forensic Psychologist?

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology (required).
• Licensed as a Psychologist in Massachusetts (required).
• At least 1 year of experience working with severely mentally ill population (required) .
• Strong assessment and writing skills.
• Genuine desire to be a team player.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Salary for this position is $108,000.00 to $112,000.00
• Early Post Doc are encouraged to apply

How do I apply to be a Forensic Psychologist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click “Apply for Job” from Kronos/WFD or visit our website at and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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