The Forensic Interviewer provides high quality forensic interviewing services to child and adult witnesses regarding allegations of child maltreatment and violence: neglect, physical, and/or sexual abuse, domestic violence and homicide, using research based interview protocols and techniques in a developmentally appropriate manner. Works in close partnership with the Forensic Team at PCH and identified community partners.

1. Coordinates the scheduling of forensic interviews and conducts forensic interviews of children and adolescents with alleged child maltreatment.
2. Participates in pre/post interview multidisciplinary case staffing, prepares and provides formal written reports of interviews, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and present results of forensic interview, disclosures made and circumstances of the disclosure to provide court admissible evidence, as needed, for criminal prosecution.
3. Assists in collecting all relevant child/family history and making appropriate referrals.
4. Responds to subpoenas and provide fact and expert testimony when requested.
5. Maintains and updates case files, case lists, video logbook and statistical tracking.
6. Participates in supervision, professional development, research, peer review, and on-going training activities.
7. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable