Purpose of Position:
This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the field of forensic psychology within the City’s Family Court System. This position conducts court-ordered evaluations of a culturally diverse population of families, youths and adults for juvenile delinquency, termination of parental rights, custody disputes, neglect and abuse cases, and other Family Court proceedings. Ensures evaluations are conducted in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and psychology standards of care. In addition, as a mandated reporter, documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry.
Assignment Level I
Under direct supervision of a New York State licensed and currently registered psychologist, performs work in the field of forensic psychology. Ensures all court admissible documentation meets legal and ethical standards for court-admissible materials. Unlicensed individuals must work under the supervision of a New York State licensed and currently registered Psychologist.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Reviews existing court, medical, and mental health records to compile respondents’ histories and summarizes findings into reports for licensed psychologists’ use in evaluations, which may also be used in Court records.
2. Conducts interviews with collateral contacts (e.g. family members, therapists, school staff) and summarizes findings into reports for licensed psychologists’ use in evaluations.
3. Administers, scores, and interprets cognitive assessments and/or psychological tests and documents testing procedures, provides results, and includes any environmental and/or individual limitations that may have affected test results.
4. Assists licensed psychologists with court testimony preparation and research.
5. As a mandated reporter, documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry.
6. Attends and participates in all general training and staff conferences, as assigned.
7. May performs other related duties within the scope of the limited permit as assigned by the supervisor.
