SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSONS EVALUATOR (PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT)

State of Illinois•Rushville, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Mental Health is seeking a contractor to serve as the Sexually Violent Persons Evaluator (Personal Services Contractor) to conduct examinations as required by the SVP Act, within time frames and addressing the required questions established by the SVP Act, court order or as otherwise required by the Department. Examinations will consist of, but not limited to; A written report to the Court on the respondent’s mental condition, no later than 30 days after the date of the examination, including: Review of records, including arrest records, court documents and psychiatric and medical records; Personal History, criminal history, sexual history, medical and psychiatric history, educational and employment history and other relevant history; Mental Status examinations; Diagnoses; Sexual risk assessment; Individual interview with respondent. Contractor will provide consultation in involved lawyers including preparing cases for hearings/trials.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience performing sex offender evaluations.
Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; OR an Illinois license to practice medicine and completion of an approved residency in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience conducting sex offender or other forensic evaluations and providing expert witness testimony.
One (1) year of professional experience examining medical, social, sexual and criminal history/records to determine whether the person meets criteria for SVP commitment.
One (1) year of professional experience providing impartial evaluations to the Court of Law.
One (1) year of professional experience working with and communicating with in oral and written form with medical professionals as well as legal professionals.
One (1) year of professional experience working with and understanding the rules and regulations of SVP Act 725 ILC207/55.

Responsibilities

Serves as Sexually Violent Persons Evaluator.
Conducts examinations adhering to ethical practice, incorporating multiple sources of information, using research-supported methodologies, and striving to engage clients in the assessment process.
Provides a written examination report to the Court including a summary of opinions provided to a degree of reasonable psychological/psychiatric certainty, and opinions regarding relevant legal questions such as qualifying offenses, mental disorders, volitional control, likelihood of future sexual offending, placement needs, and readiness for conditional release or discharge.
Provides consultation to involved lawyers, including preparing cases for hearings/trials.
Provides assistance to other contracted examiners, including quality review, consultations, and training where appropriate.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.