Forensic Psychologist
Company: Wellpath
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: May 7, 2022
Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"OverviewThe 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.QualificationsEducation:
- 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 DFPResponsibilities
- 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.
- Provides expert testimony to the court.
- Completes thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of
evaluations that are consistent with professional standards and
hospital procedures.
- Makes psychological and commitment decisions that are sound,
culturally sensitive, and based in empirical evidence and
consistent with forensic best practices.
- Exhibits excellent time management and professional
communication skills.
- Acts as a consultant on forensic issues to the hospital as
needed, and engages in the professional development of forensic
staff and trainees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Brockton , Forensic Psychologist, Healthcare , Bridgewater, Massachusetts
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