What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Evaluator - Survivor Mental Health (Contractor) position at PHMC?
Joseph J. Peters Institute is seeking Evaluators to conduct comprehensive evaluations for participants at JJPI's Survivor Services mental health clinic.
Opportunity Type: Independent Contractor (Fee-for-Service)
Organization & Program Overview:
Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI), an affiliate of PHMC, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing specialized outpatient assessment and treatment services. JJPI is an experienced and qualified thought leader in the areas of sexual and interpersonal violence, PTSD, and other forms of trauma. JJPI has served the Delaware Valley since 1955 and is one of the few agencies in the country that offers a comprehensive approach to trauma by addressing the entire cycle of abuse.
JJPI's Survivor Services program provides high-quality outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced one or more traumas impacting their mental health. JJPI's specially trained clinicians conduct an initial client assessment followed by a comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team. For children and adolescents, assessments are developmentally sensitive and also include evaluation of the client’s family/caregivers and support system. Treatment is highly customized and seen as a short-term focused intervention, building on the strength and resiliency of the client and his/her support system, to assist with improved functioning and community involvement.
To learn more, please visit https://jjpi.phmc.org/.
Location: Evaluations are conducted in person at JJPI’s Survivor Services clinic in Center City, Philadelphia. Evaluation reports may be completed remotely if desired.
Clinical Services:
- Perform Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBE) for children, adolescents, and adults in the Survivor Services program as part of a team and under the supervision of a psychologist.
- Interview participants and other parties involved in a participant's care.
- Administer psychometric measures and interpret results.
- Write and submit a comprehensive evaluation report within 14 days of the evaluation date.
- Provide communication to all stakeholders as clinically appropriate and as required by funders and regulatory bodies.
- Document all services and communication in accordance with JJPI policies and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date clinical records on all cases.
- Participate in required group consultation once per week (held virtually; 3 day/time options available).
Related Skills:
- Excellent interviewing and assessment skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to function as part of an assessment team consisting of supervising psychologists and psychiatrists
- Ability to meet timelines
- Preferred: Prior experience in completing biopsychosocial evaluations
Requirements:
- Minimum of a master's degree from an accredited institution in a clinical mental health discipline
- Must maintain own liability insurance
EOE