Court-Appointed Counsel – Mental Health Review Officer (Substitute)

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Job Posting: Court-Appointed Counsel – Mental Health Review Officer (Substitute)

Position Type: Independent Contractor / Part-Time

Compensation: $325.00 per hearing day

Overview:

The Chester County Court of Common Pleas is seeking a substitute Mental Health Review Officer. The Chester County Court of Common Pleas is responsible for conducting proceedings in accordance with the Mental Health Procedures Act, 50 P.S. § 7101, et seq. (Act). Pursuant to the Act, the Court may authorize a Mental Health Review Officer (MHRO) to conduct certain proceedings.

The MHRO may conduct proceedings addressing extended involuntary emergency treatment, court-ordered involuntary treatment, or transfer hearings

Hearings are held routinely 3 days/week between hours of 9:30-5:00, on occasion hearings may extend beyond 5:00pm, and in emergent situations may occur on a nontraditional court day. This position would fill in as needed.

Interested candidates shall submit a cover letter and current resume, via regular or electronic mail, to:

Patricia Norwood-Foden

Chester County Court of Common Pleas

201 W. Market Street, Suite 4100

West Chester, PA 19380-0989

[email protected]