Forensic Psychologist (78491)

Centurion Health; Lynn (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Student Loan Assistance Available

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full‑time Forensic Psychologist to support Lynn and Haverhill district courts in MA. The role involves court consultations and facilitating statutory evaluations for individuals with mental illness and substance misuse concerns.

The position offers hybrid work options after training with remote and in‑person service expectations. The ideal candidate holds an active MA psychology license (or eligible) and a forensic designation (DFP) or the ability to obtain one, plus

Qualifications

• Active licensed Psychologist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or ability to obtain licensure.
• Designated Forensic Professional (DFP) or ability to obtain
• Current/valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Experience working with court‑involved criminal defendants preferred
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to the court and facilitate statutory evaluations for individuals with mental illness and substance misuse concerns.
• Evaluate the need for emergency hospitalization
• Assess competence to stand trial or criminal responsibility
• Evaluate need for hospitalization of mentally ill prisoners
• Determine mental condition of witnesses
• Aid in sentencing evaluations
• Collaborate with the Forensic Health Services team to support court clinics across Massachusetts

Skills

Licensed Psychologist

Court experience

Background check clearance

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MA, Lynn - Lynn District Court - Lynn, MA 01901. Position Type: Full‑Time. Education Level: Doctoral Degree. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support.

Forensic Health Services (FHS), a Centurion company, is a provider of forensic mental health services to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The FHS team provides adult court clinic services to many of the Massachusetts Trial and Superior Courts across the Commonwealth.

Our team is looking to add a full‑time Forensic Psychologist for coverage at Lynn District Court in Lynn, MA and Haverhill District Court in Haverhill, MA.

Responsibilities

As part of the Court Clinic team, Forensic Psychologists provide consultation to the court and help to facilitate statutory evaluations for individuals with mental illness and substance misuse concerns that are brought before the Court on criminal and/or civil matters. FHS, Forensic Psychologists fulfill the statutory obligations of the Department of Mental Health under MGL c. 123 which include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluation of the Need for Emergency Hospitalization
• Competence to Stand Trial or Criminal Responsibility Screening Evaluations
• Evaluation of the Need for Hospitalization of Mentally‑Ill Prisoners
• Determination of the Mental Condition of Witnesses
• Evaluation of the Need for Commitment of Substance Abusers
• Aid in Sentencing Evaluations

Qualifications

• Active licensed Psychologist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe (e.g., having passed the EPPP or holding a Psychology license in another state) required
• Designated Forensic Professional (DFP) or ability to obtain
• Current/valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Experience working with court‑involved criminal defendants preferred
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Student Loan Assistance Available!

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full‑time team members including opportunities for a hybrid schedule upon training completion. Remote and in‑person service delivery is an expectation of the role. Business hours apply but may vary slightly based on the needs of the Court. Occasional travel between nearby courts may be required.

Centurion values a diverse team with a wide range of language skills. Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply; Spanish, Portuguese and Russian are a plus. We offer incentives for multilingual candidates.

For more information, please contact Physician Recruiter, Jesse Krasley at [e-mail] or call 484‑255‑0477.