Death Penalty Mental Health Consultant

The Department of Public Advocacy is seeking a Death Penalty Mental Health Consultant to provide consulting services to the department. 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 assisting with DPA mental health training. The consultant will work under the supervision of the DPA Education Division Director and/or Conflict and Contract Division Director. The contract is expected to start on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. Key responsibilities include: • Reviewing and updating the DPA Mental Health Manual • Leading case reviews and consultations with criminal defense death penalty teams • Assisting with DPA mental health training • Working under the supervision of the DPA Education Division Director and/or Conflict and Contract Division Director The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and at least 15 years of experience representing clients in death penalty cases, consulting with death penalty defense teams, and conducting training for death penalty teams.