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(Archived) Forensic Psychologist
Job Description
Company Introduction
Correct Care Recovery Solutions (CCRS) has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections to comprehensively manage and provide medical and mental health care, forensic mental health evaluation and treatment, substance abuse treatment and dental services to patients at Bridgewater State Hospital. CCRS is seeking qualified professionals to be part of this innovative program that will deliver care in accordance with a person-centered, trauma-informed recovery/resiliency philosophy. CCRS’ overall goal is to improve patients’ levels of functioning and wellness for a successful recovery and discharge from the hospital. CCRS has several exciting employment opportunities based at Bridgewater State Hospital for individuals to work alongside visionary leaders committed to improving public health. When you work at a CCRS facility, you have an opportunity to make a difference every single day.
Overview
Our 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.
Qualifications
Education:
- A PhD. or Psy. D. in psychology from an accredited university
Experience:
- Three (3) 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
Responsibilities
- Performs court ordered evaluations, commitment and recommitment evaluations pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 123.
- 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.
- Conducts inpatient examinations of defendants on issues primarily pertaining to CST and CR and coordinates with inpatient treatment teams and the courts.
- Completes other forensic evaluations that include competence to stand trial updates and Independent Forensic Risk Assessments, which consist of risk assessment evaluations.
- Supervises and trains psychology students, provides training and education to the rest of the clinical team as needed.
CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer