Northwestern University
Job Summary
This position is a staff psychologist at the Cook County Juvenile Court Clinic (CCJCC). The CCJCC is operated by Northwestern University through a contract with the Cook County Office of the Chief Judge and is the primary provider of forensic mental health evaluations to the Juvenile Justice and Child Protection departments of the Cook County Circuit Court. The staff psychologist’s primary responsibility is to complete court‑ordered forensic mental health evaluations for both Juvenile Court departments, including written reports and testimony. The staff psychologist also participates in other consultation and training activities as directed to support the CCJCC’s operation and may participate in program evaluation and research projects.
Specific Responsibilities
Completion of court‑ordered juvenile justice and child protection forensic evaluations, including record reviews, clinical interviews, psychological test administration and interpretation, and formulation of well‑supported reports that comply with forensic best practices.
Conduct evaluations for juvenile justice questions such as sentencing, fitness to stand trial, risk of harm, capacity to waive Miranda rights, and criminal responsibility.
Conduct child protection evaluations addressing maltreatment risk and legal questions about visitation, permanency, termination of parental rights, and return home.
Provide expert testimony in court regarding forensic evaluations.
Attend all staff, clinician, and training meetings; supervise and train students or trainees when possible.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA‑accredited program or equivalent education, training, and experience.
Completion of an APPIC‑accredited pre‑doctoral internship.
Current Illinois psychologist license (out‑of‑state applicants must be eligible for licensure in Illinois).
Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in an urban population.
Experience working with court‑involved populations in a clinical or forensic capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
Pre‑doctoral training in forensic psychology and/or psychology and the law.
Completion of a post‑doctoral fellowship in forensic psychology or two to three years post‑doctoral experience conducting forensic evaluations.
Forensic experience with juvenile court‑involved minors or parents is preferred.
Experience providing courtroom testimony related to forensic evaluations.
Minimum Competencies
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of ethical and best‑practice standards for clinical psychology practice.
Awareness of cultural competence and how diverse experiences affect clinical interactions.
Ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team.
Preferred Competencies
Fluency in a non‑English language such as Spanish or a sign language.
Knowledge of forensic psychology standards and juvenile court law and procedures.
Benefits The University offers competitive health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more. They also provide flexible work arrangements, support for childcare and elder care, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees receive career‑development resources one can find at the University’s internal learning portal.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants may request accommodations in the application or hiring process; please contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. This position is open for application.
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Specific Responsibilities
Completion of court‑ordered juvenile justice and child protection forensic evaluations, including record reviews, clinical interviews, psychological test administration and interpretation, and formulation of well‑supported reports that comply with forensic best practices.
Conduct evaluations for juvenile justice questions such as sentencing, fitness to stand trial, risk of harm, capacity to waive Miranda rights, and criminal responsibility.
Conduct child protection evaluations addressing maltreatment risk and legal questions about visitation, permanency, termination of parental rights, and return home.
Provide expert testimony in court regarding forensic evaluations.
Attend all staff, clinician, and training meetings; supervise and train students or trainees when possible.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA‑accredited program or equivalent education, training, and experience.
Completion of an APPIC‑accredited pre‑doctoral internship.
Current Illinois psychologist license (out‑of‑state applicants must be eligible for licensure in Illinois).
Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in an urban population.
Experience working with court‑involved populations in a clinical or forensic capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
Pre‑doctoral training in forensic psychology and/or psychology and the law.
Completion of a post‑doctoral fellowship in forensic psychology or two to three years post‑doctoral experience conducting forensic evaluations.
Forensic experience with juvenile court‑involved minors or parents is preferred.
Experience providing courtroom testimony related to forensic evaluations.
Minimum Competencies
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of ethical and best‑practice standards for clinical psychology practice.
Awareness of cultural competence and how diverse experiences affect clinical interactions.
Ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team.
Preferred Competencies
Fluency in a non‑English language such as Spanish or a sign language.
Knowledge of forensic psychology standards and juvenile court law and procedures.
Benefits The University offers competitive health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more. They also provide flexible work arrangements, support for childcare and elder care, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees receive career‑development resources one can find at the University’s internal learning portal.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants may request accommodations in the application or hiring process; please contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. This position is open for application.
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