Per Diem FPECC Forensic Examiner – Psychologist, Correctional Health Service

2 weeks ago

Queens, United States Physician Affiliate Group of NY Full time

Employed by PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.

 

Summary of Position

 

This is an hourly position reporting to the Director of the Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Court Clinics (FPECC) in the Division of Correctional Health Services. The Bronx, Brooklyn/Staten Island, Manhattan, and Queens FPECCs are responsible for conducting fitness to proceed evaluations under NYS Criminal Procedure Law Article 730 and pre-sentencing evaluations under NYS Criminal Procedure Law 390 for adult criminal defendants in the NYC criminal justice system. Per Diem Forensic Examiners conduct CPL 730 examinations of criminal defendants together with staff psychologists and psychiatrists, form independent opinions as to the examinees' fitness to proceed, submit timely written reports to the Court, and provide courtroom testimony as and when required. Currently, per diem examiners are only assigned to remote examinations.  


 

  • Interview defendants with cases in all counties of New York City via videoconference or, when possible, in person
  • Review pertinent legal documents, medical records, and other relevant documentation
  • Form independent psycholegal opinions regarding fitness to proceed
  • Prepare timely and concise written reports documenting psycholegal opinions regarding fitness to proceed, the rationales for those opinions, and, if necessary, diagnostic formulations and treatment recommendations
  • Testify in court as needed
  • Participate in supervision with the FPECC Director and/or the Directors of the borough FPECCs
  • Remain aware of and in compliance with organizational policies of CHS and FPECC

Department Preferences

  • Excellent diagnostic and evaluation skills with particular attention to issues related to forming opinions about psycholegal question
  • Excellent forensic report-writing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues of all disciplines
  • Clinical experience with forensic mental health population
  • Proficiency with videoconferencing and word processing programs
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  •  

Education

  • Ph.D. degree with active NY State license in good standing

Experience

  • At least one year of post-training experience as a forensic psychologist in criminal justice
    settings
  • A history of testimony in criminal court cases
  • An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and experience may be considered

Schedule: Tuesday: 12pm - 3pm, Friday: 12pm - 2pm

Salary: $200 per hour 

 

 

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City.  PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States.  Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.  

 

PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

 

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