Forensic Psychiatrist

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.

• Perform psychological tests, prepare evaluations for the Court, and testify in court regarding psychological evaluations of defendants.
• Prepare written reports in a timely manner.
• Work with judges, probation officers, court personnel, and various agencies.
• Provide quality service that continuously improves, meets or exceeds public expectations, and ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

• Familiarity with severe mental disorders and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of the law concerning mental health disorders.
• Ability to integrate clinical and factual data with applicable legal standards.
• Ability to diagnose mental health disorders consistent with current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
• Knowledge of Ohio law regarding competency, sanity, violence risk assessments, mitigation, etc.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information at the highest ethical standards.
• Use knowledge of law and psychiatry to perform forensic evaluations of defendants.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and work with custom software used within the Psychiatric Clinic department and the Court.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally.
• Perform a variety of other related duties as required.

Medical Degree with a license to practice in the State of Ohio as a Psychiatrist. At least three years of work experience in the area of forensic psychiatry is required.

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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.

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.

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures. The employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

Qualified applicants will be required to submit to testing and may be required to provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview. Employment is predicated upon successful completion of a criminal record check and drug testing. The applicant will be considered a probationary employee for the first 180 days of employment.

The City's guiding principles are as follows:
Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending on your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical, and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.