Forensic Evaluator 23-01168 - Alura Workforce Solutions
San Diego, CA 92101
About the Job
Position
Forensic Evaluator
Description
The Forensic Evaluator will work with various forensic populations, including individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Incompetent to Stand Trial, and Offenders with a Mental Health Disorder. Specifically, he/she will conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine whether these individuals are suitable for treatment in the community or, given their level of risk, require treatment in a locked setting. Additional evaluations include Restoration to Sanity and routine six-month assessments to track individuals' functioning and provide treatment-planning recommendations. The evaluations take place at various State Hospitals, local jails, or a courthouse. In addition to conducting evaluations, the Forensic Evaluator provides expert testimony, presents cases for CONREP's outpatient treatment providers, and consults with state hospital treatment teams. Last, he/she will also have the unique opportunity to interface with multiple key stakeholders in the forensic mental health system, including the Department of State Hospitals, the Superior Courts in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties, District Attorney's Offices, Public Defender's Offices, the Department of Parole, CONREP Operations, and other community-based providers.
Requirements
** If certifications/licenses are lacking, training must be completed within 30 days of hire
Additional Information
Full-Time, Hybrid
Direct Placement, Benefited
INDH
Forensic Evaluator
Description
The Forensic Evaluator will work with various forensic populations, including individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Incompetent to Stand Trial, and Offenders with a Mental Health Disorder. Specifically, he/she will conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine whether these individuals are suitable for treatment in the community or, given their level of risk, require treatment in a locked setting. Additional evaluations include Restoration to Sanity and routine six-month assessments to track individuals' functioning and provide treatment-planning recommendations. The evaluations take place at various State Hospitals, local jails, or a courthouse. In addition to conducting evaluations, the Forensic Evaluator provides expert testimony, presents cases for CONREP's outpatient treatment providers, and consults with state hospital treatment teams. Last, he/she will also have the unique opportunity to interface with multiple key stakeholders in the forensic mental health system, including the Department of State Hospitals, the Superior Courts in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties, District Attorney's Offices, Public Defender's Offices, the Department of Parole, CONREP Operations, and other community-based providers.
Requirements
- Licensed or License-eligible as a Psychologist in the State of California
- Experience providing assessment, including assessing dangerousness/violence risk in a forensic setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness & substance abuse problems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Diagnostic skills using the DSM-5
- Experience with Microsoft Office Programs
- Valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable for coverage by the Hospital's insurance carrier CLETS* (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems)
- Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
- Valid California Driver's license.
- TB clearance.
- Driving record acceptable for coverage by Hospital's insurance carrier.
- Fire and Safety Training *
- First Aid Training Certification *
- CPR Certification *
- Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI) *
** If certifications/licenses are lacking, training must be completed within 30 days of hire
Additional Information
Full-Time, Hybrid
Direct Placement, Benefited
INDH
Source : Alura Workforce Solutions