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.  

 

Responsibilities

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 questions 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 populations Proficiency with videoconferencing and word processing programs Fluent in spoken and written English