Forensic Examiner

2 weeks ago


New York, United States NYC Health + Hospitals Full time

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.


NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.


Job Description

Summary of position:

This part-time position (24 hours per week, distributed over three days) reports to the Director of the Queens Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinic (FPECC) in the Division of Correctional Health Services. The Clinic, located in the Queens County Criminal Court Building at 125-01 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens, is responsible for conducting fitness to proceed examinations under NYS Criminal Procedure Law Article 730 and pre-sentencing evaluations under NYS Criminal Procedure Law Article 390 for defendants in the criminal justice systems of Kings and Richmond Counties.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conduct court-ordered evaluations of criminal defendants and submit timely written reports to the Courts
  • Provide teaching and supervision for clinicians in training
  • Participate in regular supervision with the Director of the Queens FPECC
  • Actively participate in staff meetings, clinic quality improvement projects, and continuing education
  • Remain aware of and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures
  • From time to time, as needed, conduct CPL 730 and CPL 390 evaluations in the other FPECCs (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn/Staten Island); may at times be required to divide time between two or more FPECCs
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Queens Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinic or the city-wide Director of the Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinics

Department Preferences:

  1. Excellent diagnostic and evaluation skills with particular attention to issues related to forming opinions about psychological questions
  2. Excellent forensic report writing skills
  3. Clinical experience with forensic mental health populations
  4. Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  5. Ability to work collaboratively with other professional disciplines
  6. Excellent organizational skills
  7. Proficiency with word processing programs and spreadsheets
  8. Fluent in spoken and written English


Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from an approved medical school.

2. Completion of approved residency or fellowship in the specialty or sub-specialty and Board eligible or certified or Subboard eligible or certified.

3. Five years experience in field of specialty or subspecialty acceptable to the Medical Board of the Hospital.

4. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York.


How To Apply

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NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services

Talent Acquisition

Human Resources Department

55 Water Street, 18th Floor

New York, NY 10041

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Multiple employee discounts programs


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