Forensic Evaluator - licensed clinician

Juvenile-Justice-Center-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Forensic Evaluator (licensed clinician) in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on conducting forensic evaluations for family court, assessing child and family needs, parental mental health, and resource needs, and presenting findings to the court.

Court testimony may be required. Qualifications include PA licensure (LPC/LMFT/LCSW/LSW) or equivalent experience; strong clinical, writing, and communication skills; and experience in

Qualifications

• Current PA license as LPC, LMFT, LCSW or LSW.
• Two years verified experience working in forensic systems with underprivileged populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic evaluations and write comprehensive reports.
• Possibly provide court testimony.
• Formulate recommendations and present to the court.

Skills

Clinical skills

Assessment skills

Written/Verbal communication

Organization/time management

Collaborative work

Education

PA license (LPC/LMFT/LCSW/LSW)

5+ years forensic experience (non-licensed)

Job description

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Forensic Evaluator - licensed clinician

Part Time Philadelphia, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1022

Salary Range: $31.00 To $32.00 Hourly

Position Title: Forensic Evaluator

Reports to: Director of Clinical Operations

Department: Behavioral Health

FLSA Status: Fee-For-Service/Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Forensic Evaluator is an integral team member of the Behavioral Health (BH) department and the agency. This position is responsible primarily for providing forensic evaluations as recommended by family court. The Forensic Evaluator is in the critical position of assessing for child and family needs, parental mental health needs, resource needs and presenting the information to the court. Additionally, the Forensic Evaluator may get called to provide court testimony. Therefore, a very important part of the Forensic Evaluator’s role is formulating appropriate recommendations and sharing ideas related to families with the court.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS

• Current PA license as LPC, LMFT, LCSW or LSW
• Non-licensed with 5+ years forensic experience considered

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with conducting and writing comprehensive evaluations and assessments in report format.
• Two years verified experience working in forensic systems with underprivileged populations

SKILLS

• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Ability to provide effective training and coaching
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office and community-based setting. Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods, utilize a computer, and travel locally as needed.

Contributing to the team

• Participates in meetings to ensure priorities are clear, coordination is good and communications are open.
• Cooperates and communicates as a multi-disciplined team member through formal meetings, informal discussion and other participation as necessary.
• Models traits of a responsible team member, executing job responsibilities, open communication, good follow-through; supports team members to do the same.
• Responds promptly to the concerns and interests of the clients, parents, guardians and funding entities and other JJC staff.

Administrative activities

Ensures compliance with all JJC’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality and reporting suspected abuse in accordance with CPSL, 23 Pa.C.S. § § 6301—6385, and JJC policies and procedures