Forensic Psychologist
Listed on 2026-02-02
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer
Forensic Health Services (FHS), a Centurion company, is a provider of forensic mental health services to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. FHS delivers adult court clinic services to many of the Commonwealth’s Trial and Superior Courts. We are recruiting full‑time Forensic Psychologists to work in a court setting and serve a forensic population.
Responsibilities- Provide consultation to the court and facilitate statutory evaluations for individuals with mental illness and substance misuse concerns brought before the Court on criminal and/or civil matters.
- Fulfill statutory obligations under MGL c. 123, including, but 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
- 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).
- 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.
Position is 40 hours per week with hybrid schedule upon training completion. Remote and in‑person service delivery is an expectation. Business hours apply but may vary slightly based on the needs of the Court. Occasional travel between nearby courts may be required.
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!
Centurion values a diverse team with a wide range of language skills. Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply;
Spanish, Portuguese and Russian are a plus. Incentives for multilingual candidates are available.
For more information, please contact Physician Recruiter, Jesse Krasley at or call 484‑255‑0477.
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