Psychologist - Forensic

SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing Court ordered mental health assessments. The issues to be addressed will include Emergency Hospitalization, Competency to Stand Trial, Sanity at the Time of the Act, Mitigation of Penalty, Domestic Violence, Risk Assessment, etc. 

1. Responsible for performing psychological tests, preparing evaluations for the Court, testifying in court regarding psychological evaluations of defendants.
2. Responsible for preparing written reports in a timely manner.
3. Provide clinical supervision to the Psychologist Assistant.
4. Review and sign off on reports prepared by the Psychologist Assistant.
5. Work with judges, probation officers, court personnel and various agencies.
6. Provide quality service that continuously improves, that meets or exceeds public expectations, and that ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

1. Familiarity with both severe mental illness and mental retardation. 
2. Knowledge of the law concerning mental health disorders.
3. Ability to integrate clinical and legal data and diagnose mental disorders.
4. Ability to give and interpret legal data and diagnose mental disorders.
5. Ability to give and interpret psychological tests.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Familiarity with partner agencies and standards.
8. Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
9. The position requires one to use his/her knowledge of law and psychology to perform forensic psychological evaluations of defendants.

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a license to practice in the state of Ohio as a Psychologist with at least one year work experience in the area of forensic psychology required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COURT EXPECTATIONS of EMPLOYEE

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures. In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.  

Qualified applicants will be required to submit to testing and may be required to provide writing samples.  Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview.  Employment predicated upon successful completion of criminal record check and drug testing required. You'll be considered a probationary employee for your first 180 days of employment. 

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

Salary : $71,093 - $84,310