Evaluator

Job Description

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility) :

POSTION SUMMARY

The Court Evaluator represents the Hospital’s position on involuntary / civil commitment proceedings as outlined in RCW ..

• Co-authors with attending provider / / day petitions for involuntary treatment.
• Provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings through a combination of patient evaluation, medical chart review, discussions with treatment providers and witnesses, and direct examination / cross-examination from Prosecution / Defense attorneys.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or related mental health field required.

Doctoral (PhD / PsyD) degree in Psychology or related mental health field preferred.

Experience :

• Preferred (5) years post-Master or three (3) years post-Doctoral experience in a psychiatric health care setting.
• Strong clinical assessment skills required.
• Background in forensic or clinical work required.

Additional Requirements : Must be FULLY licensed (Assosciate license not accepted) in the state of Washington as a Psychologist, Social Worker, or related mental health field.

Employee must obtain CPR, first aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certification upon hire provided by facility.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.

3 billion in 3. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Last updated : 2024-04-27