Court Evaluation Clinic Program Director
About The Position
Merakey is seeking a Licensed Psychologist with strong forensic and supervisory experience to be the Program Director for a new, cutting‑edge court‑based competency evaluation and assessment program serving justice‑involved individuals with serious mental illness. This role offers the chance to build an innovative evaluation model in partnership with nationally renowned forensic psychology experts—right in the 6th largest city in the U.S, Philadelphia. You’ll shape system‑level solutions that speed the delivery of justice and improve outcomes for people experiencing behavioral health challenges. Why Work With Merakey Merakey is a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality behavioral health services. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values professional growth and clinical excellence. Your leadership will directly help improve outcomes for individuals served and strengthen community well‑being. If this work inspires you, we encourage you to join the team and help us shape the future of this great program!
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Psychology; forensic specialization preferred.
- Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania.
- Minimum 5 years of forensic behavioral health experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
- Experience conducting evaluations required.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with compliance, EHR systems, data analysis, and continuous quality improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of forensic psychology professionals.
- Oversee program operations: workflow, compliance, staffing, budgeting, and quality.
- Ensure high‑quality, timely competency evaluations and psychological assessments.
- Drive program policy, protocols, and continuous quality improvement.
- Partner with courts, behavioral health agencies, and justice‑system stakeholders to enhance coordination, deflection, and diversion.
- Collaborate with local universities to build a forensic psychology training pipeline.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
