Forensic Psychologist
The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) Law and Psychiatry program seeks
to fill a Faculty position on its Forensic Evaluation Service. The Service provides forensic
evaluations of competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, civil commitment, and aid-in sentencing at Worcester Recovery Center in Worcester, as well as other state psychiatric
facilities. In addition, the Service provides violence risk assessment consultations to
Department of Mental Health Facilities. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D./Psy.D.,
specialized training/experience in Forensic Psychology, have experience in risk assessment,
and be licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in Massachusetts. In addition, the
successful candidate will demonstrate ability to contribute to the academic mission of
UMMS, including our Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program. The position is
open both to early career forensic psychologists, as well as those with more experience.
Depending on experience, there are opportunities for leadership positions within the
program as well as in the associated Forensic Residency Program. The position comes with a
faculty appointment, salaries are competitive, with an excellent benefit package, including
additional faculty benefits, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Information about our Law and Psychiatry program is available at:
http://umassmed.edu/psychiatry/law-psychiatry/
Questions about the position can be directed to: Andrea Dinsmore, PsyD, at
andrea.dinsmore@umassmed.edu
UMass Medical School is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer and recognizes the power of a diverse community. We encourage applications
from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with varied experiences,
perspectives and backgrounds to consider UMass Medical School as their employer of
choice.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a
diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences,
perspectives and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Chan recognizes the added value of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. |