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Salary Grade: 11\
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Pay Range\
Hiring Range: \$52,251 - \$62,701 Annually\
Full Range: \$52,251 - \$73,151 Annually\
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*Salary offers are based on the candidate\'s equivalent experience and
internal equity with other employees within the same job
classification.\
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**Engages in competency to stand trial education with defendants
court-ordered into the Restoration to Competency Program. Corroborates
historical psychiatric information concurrently with behavioral
observations. Documents forensic sessions and performs lesson planning
in accordance with the defendants individual restoration plan as
directed by the forensic psychologist.
Duties/Responsibilities:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this
classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge,
skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is
not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by
incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the
departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent
by the supervisor.
- Conducts weekly sessions with defendants ordered into the program
while following the directives outlined in the individualized
Restoration plan by the forensic psychologist;
- Acquires releases of information from defendant participants (where
possible) to further the need for historical supportive
documentation (or lack thereof) of mental illness, defect or
disability that may be interfering with the competency to stand
trial skill set;
- Performs lesson planning based on the individualized restoration
plan for each defendant as outlined by the assigned forensic
Psychologist;
Minimum Qualifications:
*A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a
major in Education, Psychology, Law, Criminal Justice, or a related
field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
AND two years of experience in a psycho-legal profession.\
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(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or
university may be substituted.)\
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Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the
\"Education\" and \"Work Experience\" sections of the application. Do
not substitute a resume for your application or write \"see resume\" on
your application.
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Preferred Qualifications:(Be specific in describing your experience in
your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your
competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred
qualifications.):
- Experience in public behavioral health and/or correctional
behavioral health systems.
- Masters degree in psychology, education, social work, or related
behavioral health field.
- Experience working in the criminal justice system, including
criminal court proceedings.
- Experience demonstrating knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnoses and criteria.
- Experience with/familiarity with Rule 11 process, competency
proceedings, or forensic work.
- Experience with/basic awareness of psychopharmacology.
- Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing,
including written presentations and preparation of complex materials
in professional report formats.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to
the selection process only those candidates that meet the
minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based
on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates
meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further
evaluated/scored aga nst any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The
hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from
a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional
assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is required at time
of application.ValidAZ*driver license is required at time of
appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT
Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to
operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative
procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and
certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment
resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review
and approval of the candidates driving record.\
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