Job Description
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The Licensed psychologist of the Juvenile Court Clinic provides written forensic and clinical evaluations of children, adolescents, and families that is consistent with professional standards and ethical responsibilities of the mental health fields. The forensic psychologist of the Juvenile Court Clinic will conduct testing as needed and consultation services as ordered or requested by the Worcester County Juvenile Court.
*Major Responsibilities: *
1. Forensic evaluations to include competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, competence to proceed, and involuntary mental health and substance use civil commitments. Other evaluations may include crisis, psychosocial, substance use, violence risk, parenting, fire-setting, and sexual behavior risk-needs.
2. To conduct statutory forensic evaluations under M.G.L. c. 123 §12, 15 through 19 and §35 upon referral by a judge and completes written reports of same in assigned courts; also orders for evaluations of juveniles who come to the attention of the Court under M.G.L. c. 119, §39, §51, §58a, §68a; M.G.L. 210; also, evaluations for need of mental health treatment of probationers.
3. To provide individual, group, family and case management services as needed. This may entail travel in the community.
4. Provide consultation to families, probation officers and judges, other treaters, residential program, schools, physicians, DCF, etc.
5. Provide testimony, formal and informal.
6. Arrange for the diversion of mentally ill persons from the justice system when clinically and legally appropriate by using links between the Juvenile Court Clinic and insurers and providers of behavioral health services.
7. Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and treatment planning as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
8. Document services provided and maintain records in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
*Position Qualifications:*
*License/Certification/Education:*
*Required:*
1. Minimum of doctorate in Psychology or Counselling Psychology
2. Must be a licensed psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
3. Must pursue and obtain CJCC I & II training as per statewide Juvenile Court Clinic Protocol
4. Satisfactory CORI background check.
*Required:*
1. Demonstrated skills in conducting culturally competent written forensic and mental health evaluations of children, adolescents, and families.
2. Current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related duties including travel between work sites.
3. Demonstrated skill and proficiency in written reports of forensic and clinical evaluations.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in consultation concerning court disposition and service planning and case management as needed.
5. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals.
6. Demonstrate skill and proficiency with psychological testing measures as needed to conduct forensic and clinical evaluations.
7. Ability to generate appropriate documentation of all forensic and clinical work that is consistent with forensic standards and agency policies.
8. Demonstrate skills that are consistent with the clinical and forensic standards of the Certified Juvenile Court Clinician I training program.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44.00 - $58.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Trial period, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Day shift,