What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Psychologist position at Merakey?
Be part of an innovative, mission-driven team providing high quality forensic psychological services within the justice system.
Opening in July 2026, our program offers Licensed Psychologists the opportunity to use their expertise to improve outcomes for individuals and the courts through comprehensive assessment, clinical insight, and meaningful collaboration.
This role offers the chance to build an innovative evaluation model in partnership with nationally renowned forensic psychology experts—right in the 6th largest city in the U.S, Philadelphia. You’ll shape system‑level solutions that speed the delivery of justice and improve outcomes for people experiencing behavioral health challenges.
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-sentencing 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.
Earn $110,000-$122,000 annually
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- 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.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
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.
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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!
If you’re passionate about forensic psychology and motivated by the chance to build a high impact, justice focused program, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of court-based evaluation in Philadelphia.
Qualifications:
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
- 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
Salary : $110,000 - $122,000