Psychologist

Behavioral Health Network • Pittsfield, MA

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

BHN's Adult Court Clinic program is seeking a Forensic Psychologist to support the Adult Court Clinic program by providing evaluation and consultation services to the trial courts in Berkshire County. This role involves completing court-ordered evaluations for competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, aid in sentencing, and prisoner in need of treatment, as well as emergency evaluations for involuntary psychiatric and substance use treatment. The psychologist will also testify before the court and consult with various stakeholders regarding individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. The position offers on-the-job training and supervision towards state credentialing as a Designated Forensic Professional. BHN's Adult Court Clinic program is a multi-disciplinary team known for being approachable, collaborative, cohesive, knowledgeable, and supportive. Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency serving Western Massachusetts since 1938, providing comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care that is high quality, affordable, and culturally appropriate.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology (required).
• Licensed as a Psychologist in Massachusetts (required).
• At least 1 year of experience working with severely mentally ill population (required).
• Strong assessment and writing skills.
• Genuine desire to be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Providing evaluation and consultation services to the trial courts in Berkshire County.
• Completing court-ordered evaluations of competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, aid in sentencing, and prisoner in need of treatment.
• Completing emergency evaluations for involuntary psychiatric and substance use treatment.
• Testifying before the court.
• Consulting with various stakeholders (e.g., judges, attorneys, probation officers, jail mental health staff) about the disposition of persons before the court with mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Receiving on-the-job training and supervision toward state credentialing as a Designated Forensic Professional.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree