Forensic Psychologist, RS, BSH

You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loansEligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.Why UsNow is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.How you make a differenceThe Forensic Psychologist performs court ordered evaluations, commitment, and recommitment evaluations pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 123. He/she evaluates individuals with suspected mental health difficulties often around issues of Competence to Stand Trial (CST) or Criminal Responsibility (CR), aid-in-sentencing, and civil commitment related to mental illness.Key Responsibilities Performs court-ordered evaluations, including commitment and recommitment evaluations under G.L. c. 123. Evaluates individuals with mental health difficulties related to Competence to Stand Trial (CST), Criminal Responsibility (CR), aid-in-sentencing, and civil commitment. Conducts inpatient examinations of defendants related to CST and CR, coordinating with inpatient teams and courts. Completes forensic evaluations, including competence to stand trial updates and Independent Forensic Risk Assessments. Provides supervision and training to psychology students, gives education to the clinical team, and provides expert testimony in court.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation

Ph.D. or Psy. D. in psychology from an accredited university.

Experience

Three years of experience working in a psychiatric hospital or correctional facility is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Current license as a Psychologist in Massachusetts

Designated Forensic Psychologist (DFP) or working towards becoming a DFP

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.Quick Apply (https://careers-recoverysolutions.icims.com/jobs/170325/forensic-psychologist%2c-rs%2c-bsh/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-336175207)Job Post Information : Posted Date 15 hours ago (11/22/2024 9:51 AM)Requisition 24-170325Location MA, BridgewaterFacility MA Bridgewater State HospType Full-TimeShift Day 8 hourRecruiter : Full Name: First Last Kara WilsonRecruiter : Email KaraWilson@recoverysolutions.us