Nancy Connolly, Psy.D.

38 Spring Street, Apt 349
Nashua, NH 03061
(603) 699-3944
nancyconnollypsyd@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION                                                                                   

  • Psy.D., Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology                        

  • M.S.W., Boston College                                                                 

  • B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst                                           

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Licensed Psychologist (MA and NH)

  • Designated Forensic Psychologiest

  • Qualified Examiner

APPOINTMENTS TO LEGISLATIVE/GOVERNOR’S COMMISSIONS

  • Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board Member under Criminal Justice Reform Act (2018-2025)

  • Panel Member on Justice Involved Women under Criminal Justice Reform Act (2019-2025)

  • Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission (2018-2025)

  • Commission to Review Qualified Examiners Scope of Practice and Qualifications (2018)

  • Section 35 Commission to review efficacy of involuntary alcohol and substance treatment (2018-2019)

  • Governor’s Special Commission on Sexual Offender Recidivism  (2014-2016)

 

WORK EXPERIENCE (post doctoral)

                                    

2011-2025                   MA Department of Mental Health            Boston, MA       

Assistant Commissioner for Forensic Services overseeing statewide mental health services for persons involved in the criminal justice system. Programs include Adult and Juvenile Court Clinics, Jail Diversion Program, Forensic Transition Team, Mobile Forensic Teams, Mental Illness/Problematic Sexual Behavior Program, Independent Forensic Risk Assessment Program, and Segregation Audits. Member of Mass Bay Threat Assessment Team (2017-2025).

Program Director for the Mental Illness/Problematic Sexual Behavior Program. Administrative and clinical oversight of statewide program.  Consultation to Department of Mental Health staff and community providers, including risk assessment and risk management for problematic sexual behavior and sex offenses. Supervision and training responsibilities (2011-2017).

2014-2017                   MHM Services, Inc.                                 Westborough, MA

Qualified Examiner at the Massachusetts Treatment Center.  Court ordered evaluations and Superior Court testimony conducted pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 123A sections 13A and 9 regarding Sexual Dangerousness. 

2008-2011                   Providence VA Medical Center                Providence, Rhode Island

Clinical Psychologist for the Providence, RI Veteran’s Administration Hospital providing evaluations and treatment of mental health issues facing American veterans. Treatment of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Conducted Compensation and Pension examinations to assess PTSD and mental conditions associated with military stressors.  Conducted pre-employment screenings and annual fitness for duty evaluations for VA police officers. Consultant to Hyannis Vet Center mental health staff.

1999-2008                  Forensic Health Services            Boston, MA

Director of Adult Treatment Services for Forensic Health Services.  Programs included New Mexico Women’s Correctional Facility in Grants, New Mexico, Camino Nuevo Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Wyoming Department of Corrections Sex Offender Treatment Program (consultant), Massachusetts Treatment Center, Forensic Health Services Outpatient Management Group.  Responsible for administrative and clinical programming (2006-2008).  

Program Director for Sex Offender Treatment Program at the Massachusetts Treatment Center and statewide facilities, including MCI-Framingham, MCI-Norfolk and NCCI-Gardner.  Responsible for managing and implementing all components of contract with the Department of Correction. Manager of program development and program oversight.  Administrative supervisor of clinical, education, and vocational departments (2002-2006).  

Clinical Program Director for Boston and Southeast Area Court Clinics in 20 district courts and 5 superior courts.  Administrative, clinical, and supervisory responsibilities.  Expert witness testimony. Liaison to Department of Mental Health and University of Massachusetts Medical Center for contractual requirements for the Court Clinics (2000-2002).

Forensic Psychologist in the district courts in Southeastern Massachusetts, primarily in Falmouth and Plymouth District Court Clinics.  Evaluations conducted under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 123 and other consultations provided to the court.  Risk assessment for violence and need for psychiatric hospitalization.  Expert testimony provided on mental health and substance abuse issues (1999-2002). 

1995-1999                   Center for Health and Development        Boston, MA

Forensic Psychologist in the district courts in Southeastern Massachusetts and Boston area.  Administrative supervisor and Team Leader.  (Contract transferred to Forensic Health Services.) 

 

1993-1995                  Massachusetts Treatment Center Department of Mental Health                 Bridgewater, MA

Psychologist in the Treatment Center for Sexually Dangerous Persons.  Chairperson of the Restrictive Integration Review Board conducting annual reviews to determine S.D.P. status, developing treatment plans, and providing reports to the court.  Administrative and clinical responsibilities including crisis assessment.  Expert witness on sexual dangerousness.

1993-2013                   Private Practice/Boston Forensic Psychologists   Boston, MA

Consultant to Department of Mental Health for Mandatory Forensic Reviews/Independent Forensic Risk Assessments on DMH inpatient units.  Psychologist for Boston Forensic Psychologists specializing in evaluation, treatment, and consultation for forensic mental health issues.  Psychological consultation on civil and criminal court cases. Prior contracts: Consultant to Department of Correction as member of Community Access Board at the Massachusetts Treatment Center.  Independent Forensic Evaluator for Committee for Public Counsel Services and private attorneys.  Psychologist providing individual psychotherapy.  

PSYCHOLOGY FELLOWSHIP

1991-1993                   Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellow in Psychology — Department of Psychiatry -Trauma Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA

Psychology Fellow (pre-doctoral) in the Trauma Clinic specializing in the evaluation and treatment of adult victims of childhood sexual abuse and victims of acute trauma.   Provided individual treatment and crisis intervention.  Trained and participated in the Community Crisis Response Team.  Program focused on the diagnosis and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIPS

 

1990-1991                   Bayview Center - South Shore Mental Health Center, Plymouth, MA

Psychology Intern in outpatient counseling center.  Adults, adolescents, and children seen for evaluation and treatment. 

 

1989 -1990                   Bridgewater State College Counseling Center    Bridgewater, MA

Psychology Intern providing individual and group psychotherapy to students.  Member of AIDS Task Force.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE (pre-doctoral)

1987 - 1991                   Center for Health and Development       Boston, MA

Clinical Forensic Social Worker in New Bedford and Wareham District Court Clinics.  Responsibilities included mental health assessments for individuals facing criminal charges.  Pre-trial, pre-sentencing, and probation matters addressed for adults and juveniles. 

 

1983-1986                   McLean Hospital/Bridgewater Program      Bridgewater, MA

Clinical Social Worker in Law and Psychiatry Program at Bridgewater State Hospital.  Emphasis on understanding and treating violent behavior.  Treatment included crisis intervention and therapy with individuals, groups, and families.  Administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

 

1982-1983                   VA Medical Center                   Jamaica Plain, MA

Medical Social Worker involved in discharge planning for patients in medical ward, coordinating services within hospital, and family work.   

 

1980-1982                   Department of Mental Health                 Boston, MA                

Clinical Social Worker involved in pre-trial hearings at Boston Juvenile Court, Detention Avoidance Program.  Court investigator for Care and Protection petitions.  Consultant to Probation Department for delinquency and CHINS matters.