Forensic Psychiatrist, Correctional Health Services

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Loan Forgiveness Programs

College tuition discounts

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on conducting court-ordered evaluations of criminal defendants and supervising clinicians in training. Ideal candidates must possess a medical degree, relevant residency training, and experience with forensic mental health populations.

The position involves collaboration with various professional disciplines, providing oversight and quality improvements in forensic psychiatric services. Join a team committed to high standards of care and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in field of specialty or subspecialty acceptable to the Medical Board of the Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered evaluations of criminal defendants.
• Provide teaching and supervision for clinicians in training.
• Participate in regular supervision with the Director of the Manhattan FPECC.
• Conduct CPL 730 and CPL 390 evaluations as needed.

Skills

Excellent diagnostic and evaluation skills

Excellent forensic report writing skills

Clinical experience with forensic mental health populations

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with other professional disciplines

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency with word processing programs and spreadsheets

Fluent in spoken and written English

Education

Graduation from an approved medical school

Completion of approved residency or fellowship

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York

Job description

Work Shifts

• Time: 8:30a – 5:30p
• Days: Tuesday & Thursday
• Facility: Manhattan FPES

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered evaluations of criminal defendants and submit timely written reports to the Courts
• Provide teaching and supervision for clinicians in training
• Participate in regular supervision with the Director of the Manhattan FPECC
• Actively participate in staff meetings, clinic quality improvement projects, and continuing education
• Remain aware of and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• From time to time, as needed, conduct CPL 730 and CPL 390 evaluations in the other FPECCs (Bronx, Brooklyn/Staten Island, Queens); may at times be required to divide time between two or more FPECCs
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Manhattan Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinic or the city-wide Director of the Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinics

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved medical school.
• Completion of approved residency or fellowship in the specialty or sub-specialty and Board eligible or certified or Subboard eligible or certified.
• Five years experience in field of specialty or subspecialty acceptable to the Medical Board of the Hospital.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York.

Department Preferences

• Excellent diagnostic and evaluation skills with particular attention to issues related to forming opinions about psycho-legal questions
• Excellent forensic report writing skills
• Clinical experience with forensic mental health populations
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professional disciplines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency with word processing programs and spreadsheets
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities