Psychologist (office Of The Public Defender)

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

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Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Provide forensic and clinical assessments of adults and children related to criminal and civil cases assigned to the Bureau/Department.

Ascertain the competency and fitness of clients.

Conduct psychological testing and provide mental health diagnoses and risk assessments.

Prepare comprehensive reports of forensic evaluations.

Provide expert testimony in court.

Review medical records, school records, and legal records.

Communicate with client families, caseworkers, physicians, and other professionals and parties relevant to clients.

Conduct in-house trainings.

Consult and coordinate the activities of the social workers assigned to the unit.

Provide guidance for others in the application of psychology and delegate work, as needed.

Consult and assist attorneys in cases requiring psychological expertise.Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Psychology or a directly related field AND

• Five (5) years working in psychology involving direct interactions with patients or directly related experience OR

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the theories and assumptions underlying the field of psychology, including knowledge of criminal justice system rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of test procedures, standard test forms, and mental measurements.

Ability to properly interpret psychological information and make sound recommendations.

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly and effectively grasp and utilize County policies, protocols, and technical vernacular used throughout each union labor agreement for the County.

• Knowledge of the application of psychology to address social and emotional deviation and mental illness in both children and adults, including knowledge of techniques, methods, and principles followed in clinical psychology.

• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with clients, client families, caseworkers, physicians, and othe...