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Aviva Health

Designated Medical Provider

Roseburg, OR · On-site

Multidisciplinary Collaboration • Work collaboratively with the Forensic Interviewer, Patient Advocate, and MDT partners, including law enforcement, Child Protective Services, prosecution, and ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for forensic interviewer in the United States is $20.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Forensic Interviewer is a trained professional who conducts structured conversations with children or vulnerable individuals involved in abuse, neglect, or other criminal investigations. They use specialized techniques to gather accurate, non-leading information while ensuring the interview is legally sound and trauma-informed. Their work helps law enforcement, child protective services, and legal teams make informed decisions while minimizing retraumatization for the victim.

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To thrive as a Forensic Interviewer, you need a strong understanding of investigative interviewing techniques, child development or trauma-informed care, and a relevant degree such as social work, psychology, or criminal justice. Knowledge of specialized protocols like the Child Advocacy Center model, familiarity with digital recording equipment, and relevant certifications such as forensic interviewer training are highly valued. Excellent communication, empathy, and active listening skills help build trust with interviewees and enhance collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are critical for gathering accurate information while minimizing trauma for victims and ensuring that interviews hold up under legal scrutiny.

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Forensic Interviewers commonly encounter emotionally charged situations, working with vulnerable populations such as children or trauma survivors, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Managing personal resilience and avoiding burnout is crucial, and many workplaces provide ongoing training, supervision, and access to peer support or mental health resources. Interviewers often collaborate closely with law enforcement, social services, and legal professionals, which requires adaptability and strong teamwork skills. These supports and collaborative practices help ensure interviews are conducted ethically and effectively, while also sustaining the well-being of the interviewer.
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Forensic Interviewer- Bilingual - Forensic & Supportive Service

Forensic Interviewer- Bilingual - Forensic & Supportive Service

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

San Diego, CA • On-site

$37.63 - $51.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Rady Children's Hospital rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 993 rated hospitals

Job description

RCHSD Chadwick Center is a fully accredit hospital-based children's advocacy center (CAC), a child-friendly place that provides family-focused and trauma-informed services to help children and families heal from abuse and other trauma.
Within the Chadwick Center, Forensic and Medical Services (FMS) provides forensic interviews, medical exams, advocacy services and short-term therapy for children. Our multidisciplinary team (MDT), also known as the Child Protection Team (CPT), includes caring and trained professionals from law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical, family advocacy and other CAC staff and community partners. We provide specialized services to help children and families heal from abuse and trauma by providing a coordinated, compassionate MDT response.
Forensic Interviews are conducted by professionals who have special training and experience in talking with children. The Forensic Interviewer's goal is to gather factual, comprehensive information that will help investigating agencies (Law Enforcement, Child Welfare Services, etc.) determine next steps in the investigation. Forensic Interviews are scheduled at the request of the investigating agency and are conducted in a child-friendly interview room. All forensic interviews are recorded and are observed by the members of the MDT in a separate room. This ensures that children don't have to share their stories multiple times.
Bilingual in English and Spanish required for this position.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Forensic and Medical Services, the Forensic InterviewSpecialist is responsible for conducting legally defensible, developmentally sensitive, and nonbiased forensic interviews with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities. The interviewer uses a national, research-based model and is one part of a larger multidisciplinary investigative process. This position requires a well-developed knowledge of the issues and dynamics of child abuse and trauma. The interviewer will provide crisis intervention, as well as follow-up services, when needed. The interviewer will participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and casereview.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
5 Years of Experience
CA Driver's License
Proof of Auto Insurance
BA + 5 years of experience in the field of child abuse and multidisciplinary investigation
2 years of pediatric professional experience
Must demonstrate cultural humility in working with a range of individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, cultures and other aspects of diversity
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
MA + 2 years of experience
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Thorough knowledge of the dynamics and effects of child maltreatment and domestic violence
Completed certified training on forensic interviewing
Knowledge of county systems and procedures and community resources
The current salary range for this position is $37.63 to $51.75
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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