Forensic Court Psychologist: Evaluations & Therapy

Lifepoint Health; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Job summary

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychologist to join the Forensic Court Evaluation Unit. The role involves comprehensive assessments, risk evaluations, and psychotherapy in an inpatient behavioral health setting, with a focus on forensic evaluations and coordination with the treatment team.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Psychology and a state-licensed psychologist credential, with several years of post-graduate and inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Psychologist license required per state regulations.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology.
• Five years of post-graduate experience preferred.
• One year of experience treating inpatient behavioral health patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments to support admission, treatment planning and ongoing clinical decision-making.
• Triage assessments for the Forensic Unit.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy using evidence-based practices in inpatient settings.
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans with the treatment team.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical staff, nursing, and other clinicians on diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Skills

Licensing

Clinical assessment

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychologist to join the Forensic Court Evaluation Unit. The role involves comprehensive assessments, risk evaluations, and psychotherapy in an inpatient behavioral health setting, with a focus on forensic evaluations and coordination with the treatment team.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Psychology and a state-licensed psychologist credential, with several years of post-graduate and inpatient experience preferred.