Forensic Evaluator - Adult Safety & Responsibility

SUBSIDIARY: Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI)

PROGRAM: Adult Safety & Responsibility Program (SRP)

ROLE TYPE: Fee-for-Service (Contract)

OVERVIEW:

Joseph J. Peters Institute is a nationally recognized provider delivering expert clinical care for individuals suffering from the effects of trauma and for individuals with a history of sexual misbehavior and/or relational violence. Our Adult Safety & Responsibility Program provides specialized services for adults with sexual behavioral problems (including charges and/or conviction of a sexual offense) and adults with relational violence histories.

The Forensic Evaluator will perform Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBEs), including psychosexual risk assessments, as well as Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs). Evaluations are conducted by interviewing participants as well as other parties involved in participants’ care. The Evaluator will write comprehensive evaluation reports for submission to the supervising psychologist.

WORKSITES:

Adult SRP evaluations are conducted at JJPI’s Chestnut St. Clinic in Center City Philadelphia.

Reports may be completed remotely.

Clinical meetings and scheduled supervision may occur on-site or virtually. SCHEDULE:

Approx. 8 to 24 hours per week (addl. hours may be available with Adult and/or Youth SRP depending on program needs)

Evaluation appointments typically occur during morning and afternoon hours. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform outpatient Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBE) and Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs) for adults as part of a team and under the supervision of a psychologist.

Interview participants and other parties involved in participants’ care.

Administer psychometric measures and interpret results.

Write and submit comprehensive evaluation reports no later than two weeks after the date of evaluation.

Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements.

Adhere to JJPI’s policy for completing documentation in Credible, including submission of invoicing on a biweekly basis.

Communicate preliminary treatment recommendations to probation/parole for court-involved clients.

Attend scheduled consultations for evaluators twice monthly.

Understand and communicate within the agency and work to foster a collaborative team approach across all departments.

Maintain own liability insurance. SKILLS:

Strong interviewing and assessment skills

Strong writing skills

Ability to function as part of an assessment team consisting of supervising psychologists and psychiatrists

Ability to meet timelines QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree or higher in clinical or counseling psychology or clinical social work required

Clinical intake experience required

Preferred: Full assessment battery experience

COMPENSATION: Compensation is flat rate for evaluations. Rates are dependent upon the credentials of the evaluator.

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