Forensic Psychologist

Use your professional experience in psychology to assist the courts and mental health population in Western Massachusetts!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Forensic Psychologist in the Adult Court Clinic program at Behavioral Health Network!

Who are we?

BHN’s Adult Court Clinic program consists of a multi-disciplinary professional team. They are approachable, collaborative, cohesive, down to earth, knowledgeable, and supportive colleagues. Team members are highly motivated, independent, and demonstrate exceptional organizational and clinical skills. They are well-respected in the courts in which they serve.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Adult Court Clinic program with the following:

• Providing evaluation and consultation services to the trial courts in and around the greater Holyoke area.
• Completing court-ordered evaluations of competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, aid in sentencing, and prisoner in need of treatment.
• Completing emergency evaluations for involuntary psychiatric and substance use treatment.
• Testifying before the court, and consulting with various stakeholders (e.g., judges, attorneys, probation officers, jail mental health staff) about the disposition of persons before the court with mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Receiving on-the-job training and supervision toward state credentialing as a Designated Forensic Professional.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person’s life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of behavioral & mental health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Forensic Psychologist?

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology (required). Applicants must be licensed to practice psychology in Massachusetts.
• Licensed as a Psychologist in Massachusetts (required).
• At least 1 year of experience working with severely mentally ill population (required).
• Strong assessment and writing skills.
• Genuine desire to be a team player.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred but not essential)
• In office for 2 days in Holyoke, remote 3 days

The salary range for this position is $112,000 to $116,000 based on number of years of experience and other factors. The position does qualify for loan forgiveness programs and other government student loan programs.

How do I apply to be a Forensic Psychologist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click “Apply for Job” from Kronos/WFD or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.