Description
The Department of Public Advocacy is seeking a Death Penalty Mental Health Consultant to provide services related to death penalty cases. The consultant will be responsible for reviewing and updating the DPA Mental Health Manual, leading case reviews and consultations with criminal defense death penalty teams, and providing training and recommendations for DPA attorneys and staff. The consultant will work closely with the DPA Education Division Director and/or Conflict and Contract Division Director. The contract is expected to be for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional two-year periods.
* Review and update DPA Mental Health Manual
* Lead case reviews and consultations with criminal defense death penalty teams
* Provide training and recommendations for DPA attorneys and staff
* Work closely with DPA Education Division Director and/or Conflict and Contract Division Director
* Travel to Frankfort or Lexington areas for case reviews, with some travel to other offices