Centurion Healthposted 7 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Medford, MA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Forensic Court Clinic Psychologist at Centurion Health will work within the dynamic environment of the Cambridge District Court, providing essential forensic and mental health services. This full-time role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assess and treat individuals with mental health or substance use issues involved in criminal and civil court matters. The position requires travel between courts and entails fulfilling statutory obligations related to mental health evaluations and consultations.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including lawyers, social workers, judges, and court staff.
  • Provide assessment and treatment for individuals with mental health or substance use issues.
  • Conduct evaluations for emergency hospitalization, competence to stand trial, and criminal responsibility.
  • Determine the mental condition of witnesses and evaluate the need for commitment of substance abusers.
  • Aid in sentencing evaluations and facilitate statutory evaluations assigned to colleagues.
  • Triage cases and make referrals to community providers and services.

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in psychology.
  • Active licensed Psychologist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or ability to obtain licensure.
  • Designated Forensic Professional (DFP) or ability to obtain.
  • Current/valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Experience working with court-involved criminal defendants preferred.
  • Ability to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in forensic psychology or related field.
  • Familiarity with court processes and legal standards.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending account
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Continuing education benefits
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