Designated Forensic Professional
Overview
The Designated Forensic Professional provides examination and clinical recommendation for individuals held at Worcester County Jail and House of Correction who are in need of hospitalization by reason of mental illness.
Minimum Education Required
Doctorate
Responsibilities
Essential Functions :
- Provides clinical assessments to incarcerated individuals and opine necessity for hospitalization due to mental health symptoms.
- Performs evaluation in congruence to HIPPA compliance and licensure standards
- Complete and sign order of retention for examination and observation along with 18A evaluation and referral form
- Contact receiving facility intake department to provide clinical information
- Maintains all records in accordance with the policies and procedures.
- Ensures that patients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
- Adheres to all principles related to the Advocates Way.
- Performs all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
Please note : The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- MD or DO received from an accredited medical school or doctorate in psychology from an accredited school
- Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (candidates may be accepted if board eligible, if the candidate demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Medical Director comparable experience and competence) or licensed as a psychologist and certified as a health service provider
- Current, valid, unrestricted designated forensic professional designation
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Current, valid and unrestricted DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registrations.
- Satisfactory report from the National Practitioner Data Bank.
- Absence of Medicare / Medicaid sanctions.
- Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read and speak English.
- Ability to utilize electronic health records efficiently and effectively in the provision and documentation of care.
Designated Forensic Professional
The Designated Forensic Professional provides examination and clinical recommendation for individuals held at Worcester County Jail and House of Correction who are in need of hospitalization by reason of mental illness. Current, valid, unrestricted designated forensic professional designation. ...
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