Court Psychologist

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Licensure as a psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania
• Certification in Forensic Psychology preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in outpatient, inpatient, competency evaluation, or forensic services preferred.
• Develops effective relationships in a culturally diverse environment, works collaboratively as a problem-solver while demonstrating adaptability and resilience, effective communicator with colleagues and justice partners

Full Time and Part-Time Opportunities

FULL TIME and PART-TIME (20 hours per week) Opportunities available!

What We Do

• Competency Evaluations
• Deliver high quality competency evaluations aligned with state standards and best practices—performed by licensed psychologists with strong forensic experience.
• Treatment Assessments
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments, including psychological testing when indicated, to support diversion decisions and aid-in-sentence recommendations.
• Provide individualized treatment recommendations that truly guide next steps.
• Aid-in-Sentencing Assessments
• Conduct specialized assessments to inform the court about an individual's mental health needs, risk factors, and treatment recommendations at sentencing—enhancing fair, clinically informed decision-making.
• Diversion Pathways
• Help reduce unnecessary justice involvement by identifying and facilitating diversion options in partnership with key city stakeholders.
• Training & Education
• Work alongside justice partners to streamline referral processes, improve understanding of behavioral health resources, and strengthen cross-system collaboration.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $110,000 - $122,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retail retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!