Forensic Interviewer

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work: You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you . At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. Essential Functions: A full-time professional position responsible for conducting highly specialized forensic interviews of children reported to be victims of abuse and/or neglect and coordinating the systems related to forensic interviewing and medical clinical needs. Must be able to work with diverse groups of people, including clients and their families, professionals in the areas of law enforcement, medicine, education and agency employees. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Must possess a relevant educational or experimental background, preferably a college degree or work experience in a field related to sociology, social work, education, criminal justice, communication, nursing, psychology, counseling, or a similarly applied human service specialty.
• Knowledge of investigations of child abuse and neglect, as well as knowledge of child development through coursework, professional training or experience.
• Completed a minimum of twenty-five hours of clinical training in interviewing traumatized children.
• Completed a minimum of eight hours of interviewing under the supervision of a qualified forensic interviewer of children.
• A minimum of 6 months of professional experience working with children and families where abuse and violence are identified issues and /or a professional interviewing skills.
• Professional experience in working with the criminal justice or child welfare system and has been or will be trained in an evidenced based model of Forensic Interviewing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, education or a related field or a master's degree.
• Bilingual communication and interpretation skills a plus.
• Experience conducting evidenced based forensic interviews.

Responsibilities

• conducting highly specialized forensic interviews of children reported to be victims of abuse and/or neglect
• coordinating the systems related to forensic interviewing and medical clinical needs
• work with diverse groups of people, including clients and their families, professionals in the areas of law enforcement, medicine, education and agency employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees