Chief, Forensic Mental Health Services

Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Mental Health seeks an accomplished clinical and administrative leader to serve as Assistant Commissioner for Forensic Services. The role provides strategic and clinical leadership for court-ordered evaluations, competency restoration, and services for individuals involved with the criminal justice system.

The incumbent will oversee hiring, training, and performance of clinicians and contracted providers delivering forensic evaluations in court settings and at DMH

Qualifications

Requires independent licensure/registration for the specified professional discipline.
Extensive leadership and management experience in forensic mental health settings.
Understanding of court-ordered evaluation processes and multi-disciplinary training.

Responsibilities

Oversee statewide forensic mental health services for courts and correctional settings.
Develop and maintain policies for court-ordered evaluations, competency restoration, and forensic services.
Lead training and oversight of evaluators, supervisors, clinicians, and contracted providers.

Skills

Mental health leadership

Legal system knowledge

Court-ordered evaluation standards

Vendor negotiations

Service delivery planning

Budget management

Criminal justice experience

Forensic evaluation experience

Education

Independent Psychologist license

MD/DO (forensic psychiatry)

LICSW

Job description

The incumbent will oversee hiring, training, and performance of clinicians and contracted providers delivering forensic evaluations in court settings and at DMH

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