John W Young Jr.

John W Young Jr. serves as an Instructor (mapped to Lecturer) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, with clinical responsibilities at Bridgewater State Hospital in Bridgewater, MA. His role integrates psychiatric care, behavioral health services, and academic instruction within a correctional healthcare setting.

His educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fordham University
• PsyD in Forensic Psychology from William James College

Dr. Young specializes in forensic psychology applications within psychiatric practice, focusing on the intersection of mental health assessment and legal systems. His clinical work emphasizes behavioral interventions for forensic populations, correctional facility mental health protocols, and diagnostic evaluations in legal contexts. Research interests span psychiatric care delivery in correctional environments, risk assessment methodologies, and trauma-informed approaches for justice-involved individuals.

No scientific awards or major research grants are documented in the available profile information.

Professional activities center on clinical service and medical education, with no listed graduate student mentorship. His work environment includes collaboration with department colleagues such as Adelman, Steven; Kim, Sohye; Mullen, Michelle; and hospital-based peers including Comiskey, Daniel and Walker, Kyle within Bridgewater State Hospital's administrative framework.