Forensic Psychologist

Cleveland Municipal Court
Judicial Division
Cleveland, OH

Job Title: Psychologist
Department: Probation
Reports To: Chief Psychiatric Social Worker
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: 10
Salary Range: $66,093.00-$79,310.00

SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing Court ordered mental health assessments. The issues to be addressed will include: Emergency Hospitalization, Competency to Stand Trial, Sanity at the Time of the Act, Mitigation of Penalty, Domestic Violence, Risk Assessment, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

  1.  Responsible for performing psychological tests, preparing evaluations for the Court, testifying in court regarding psychological evaluations of defendants.
  2.  Responsible for preparing written reports in a timely manner.
  3.  Work with judges, probation officers, court personnel and various agencies.
  4. Provide quality service that continuously improves, that meets or exceeds public expectations, and that ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of job duties performed. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

  1. Familiarity with both severe mental illness and mental retardation.
  2. Knowledge of the law concerning mental health disorders.
  3. Ability to integrate clinical and legal data and diagnose mental disorders.
  4. Ability to give and interpret legal data and diagnose mental disorders.
  5. Ability to give and interpret psychological tests.
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  7. Familiarity with partner agencies and standards.
  8. Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
  9. The position requires one to use his/her knowledge of law and psychology to perform forensic psychological evaluations of defendants.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a license to practice in the state of Ohio as a Psychologist with at least one year work experience in the area of forensic psychology required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualified applicants may be required to submit to testing and provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview. Employment predicated upon successful completion of criminal record check, drug testing and 180-day probationary period. Valid Ohio Driver's License required.

FILING DEADLINE

Applications and resumes must be submitted by Wednesday, March 31, 2010 before 4:00 p.m. to:

Tanya Jones-Human Resources Manager
Cleveland Municipal Court
1200 Ontario Street
Administrative Services 11th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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