Job Description

FORENSIC EVALUATOR

GATEWAYS LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONDITIONAL RELEASE PROGRAM

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center seeks licensed (or license-eligible) Psychologists to fulfill the role of Forensic Evaluator for the Los Angeles County Conditional Release Program (CONREP) Administration. The CONREP program as a whole provides court- and parole-mandated treatment and supervision to individuals transitioning from the Department of State Hospitals back into the community. As part of CONREP’s Evaluation Unit, the Forensic Evaluator conducts various assessments to assist legal decision makers determine appropriate placement and level of supervision for these individuals.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EARLY-CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST SEEKING TO EXPAND HIS/HER SKILLS IN:

• FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
• VIOLENCE RISK ASSESSMENT
• CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION
• TREATMENT PLANNING/RECOMMENDATIONS
• COURT REPORT WRITING
• EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY
• CONSULTATION WITH COURTS AND TREATMENT PROVIDERS

The Forensic Evaluator will work with various forensic populations, including individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Incompetent to Stand Trial, and Offenders with a Mental Health Disorder. Specifically, he/she will conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine whether these individuals are suitable for treatment in the community or, given their level of risk, require treatment in a locked setting. Additional evaluations include Restoration to Sanity and routine six-month assessments to track individuals’ functioning and provide treatment-planning recommendations. The evaluations take place at various State Hospitals, local jails, or a courthouse.

In addition to conducting evaluations, the Forensic Evaluator provides expert testimony, presents cases for CONREP’s outpatient treatment providers, and consults with state hospital treatment teams. Last, he/she will also have the unique opportunity to interface with multiple key stakeholders in the forensic mental health system, including the Department of State Hospitals, the Superior Courts in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties, District Attorney’s Offices, Public Defender’s Offices, the Department of Parole, CONREP Operations, and other community-based providers.

FOR CONSIDERATION, CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING: 

• LICENSED OR LICENSE-ELIGIBLE AS A PSYCHOLOGIST IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
• EXPERIENCE PROVIDING ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING ASSESSING DANGEROUSNESS/VIOLENCE RISK IN A FORENSIC SETTING
• EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS & SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS
• STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
• DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS USING THE DSM-5
• EXPERIENCE WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE PROGRAMS
• VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance
• Valid California Driver’s license
• TB clearance
• California Class B Driver’s License
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier
• Fire and Safety Training*
• First Aid Training Certification*
• CPR Certification*
• Management Of Aggressive Behavior*(M.O.A.B.)

• Note:  If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
• Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.  Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 20 pounds.

THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION, WITH BENEFITS, AND ALLOWS FOR PARTIAL REMOTE WORK.

Gateways offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits (medical and dental insurance; 403b Retirement Plan with company contribution, Supplemental Insurance plans, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance program, Flexible Spending plan, paid Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Holidays and paid Holidays).

Location: Los Angeles / Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center / CONREP Administration Status: (1) Exempt / Non-Union

Company Description

Working together toward a brighter future Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, a non-profit organization located in Echo Park, has been serving the Greater Los Angeles area since 1953. Our qualified healthcare professionals treat all mental health conditions and provide services for children, adolescents, transitional aged youth, and adults. We pride ourselves on offering quality mental health treatment to all individuals, whether funded or non-funded.