Merakey

Court Psychologist

Merakey • $110K — $122K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology required
  • Licensure as a psychologist in Pennsylvania
  • Certification in Forensic Psychology preferred
  • 1-3 years experience in related areas preferred
  • Ability to build effective relationships in diverse environments
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality competency evaluations based on state standards
  • Conduct thorough clinical assessments to support treatment recommendations
  • Perform specialized sentencing assessments for court decisions
  • Facilitate diversion options with city stakeholders to reduce justice involvement
  • Collaborate on training to improve behavioral health resource understanding

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan options including pre-tax and Roth contributions
  • DailyPay for on-demand access to earnings
  • Well-being platform with self-care tools
  • Backup childcare and elder care services
  • Confidential counseling through Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
  • Discounts on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
  • Free online personal development courses through Pryor Online Learning
Full Job Description
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

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.

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 (20 hours per week) Opportunities available!

About Merakey

Merakey is a leading provider of healthcare and human services in the USA. The company offers a wide range of services, including behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, education, and autism services. Merakey has a team of experienced professionals who provide high-quality care to individuals and families. The company has offices in more than 10 states in the USA.
Learn more about Merakey
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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