Forensic Psychologist

Forensic Psychologist (78491) MA, Lynn - Lynn District Court - Lynn, MA 01901 Apply Overview Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level Doctoral Degree Category Behavioral Health Professional & Support Apply Description Forensic Health Services (FHS), a Centurion company, is proud to be a provider of forensic mental health services to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The FHS team provides adult court clinics services to many of the Massachusetts Trial and Superior Courts across the Commonwealth. Our team is looking to add a full-time Forensic Psychologist to our team for coverage at Lynn District Court in Lynn, MA and Haverhill District Court in Haverhill, MA. As part of the Court Clinic team, Forensic Psychologists provide consultation to the court and help to facilitate statutory evaluations for individuals with mental illness and substance misuse concerns that are brought before the Court on criminal and/or civil matters. FHS, Forensic Psychologists fulfill the statutory obligations of the Department of Mental Health under MGL c. 123 which include, but are not limited to: • Evaluation of the Need for Emergency Hospitalization • Competence to Stand Trial or Criminal Responsibility Screening Evaluations • Evaluation of the Need for Hospitalization of Mentally-Ill Prisoners • Determination of the Mental Condition of Witnesses • Evaluation of the Need for Commitment of Substance Abusers • Aid in Sentencing Evaluations Qualifications Active licensed Psychologist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe (e.g. having passed the EPPP, or holding a Psychology license in another state) required Designated Forensic Professional (DFP) or ability to obtain Current/valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Experience working with court-involved criminal defendants preferred Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable. We have opportunities available to meet your geographical preferences. This is a 40hrs/week position with opportunities for a hybrid schedule upon training completion. Remote and in-person service delivery is an expectation of the role. Business hours apply but may vary slightly based on the needs of the Court. Occasional travel between nearby courts may be required. We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Competitive compensation ($112,000-$156,000) based on experience and DFP designation Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Student Loan Assistance Available! Centurion values a diverse team with a wide range of language skills. Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply; Spanish, Portuguese and Russian are a plus. We offer incentives for multilingual candidates. For more information, please contact Physician Recruiter, Jesse Krasley at jkrasley@teamcenturion.com or call 484-255-0477. indmhm