Forensic Psychology Postdoc, Court Clinic, Western MA

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

BHN, Inc. is inviting applications for its Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Training Program in western Massachusetts.

The fellowship is housed in the Adult Court Clinic and is approved by the Massachusetts DMH to conduct court-ordered evaluations for the District and Superior Courts in western MA. This one-year program offers training in court clinic settings, assessment and writing for psycho-legal questions, exposure to competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and related

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (required).
• Completion of requirements to sit for EPPP exam.
• Strong assessment and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in court clinic settings, apply psychology in legal context and provide psycho-legal consultation to judges, attorneys and court staff.
• Conduct evaluations of competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility and other court-ordered assessments.
• Communicate opinions via testimony and written reports, and make intervention recommendations.
• Develop knowledge of mental health law and public sector forensic systems in Massachusetts.
• Attend didactics remotely and pursue credentialing as Designated Forensic Psychologist.

Skills

Assessment skills

Writing skills

Team player

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Job description

BHN, Inc. is inviting applications for its Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Training Program in western Massachusetts.

The fellowship is housed in the Adult Court Clinic and is approved by the Massachusetts DMH to conduct court-ordered evaluations for the District and Superior Courts in western MA. This one-year program offers training in court clinic settings, assessment and writing for psycho-legal questions, exposure to competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and related