Forensic Evaluator - licensed clinician

Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$31 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Current PA license as LPC, LMFT, LCSW or LSW
Non-licensed with 5+ years forensic experience considered
Experience with conducting and writing comprehensive evaluations and assessments in report format.
Two years verified experience working in forensic systems with underprivileged populations
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

Responsibilities

Providing forensic evaluations as recommended by family court.
Assessing for child and family needs, parental mental health needs, and resource needs.
Presenting information to the court.
Providing court testimony.
Formulating appropriate recommendations and sharing ideas related to families with the court.
Participating in meetings to ensure priorities are clear, coordination is good and communications are open.
Cooperating and communicating as a multi-disciplined team member through formal meetings, informal discussion and other participation as necessary.
Modeling traits of a responsible team member, executing job responsibilities, open communication, good follow-through; supporting team members to do the same.
Responding promptly to the concerns and interests of the clients, parents, guardians and funding entities and other JJC staff.
Ensuring 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.