Sexual Assault Examiner

At the Mental Health Association's Sexual Assault Prevention & Advocacy (SAPA) Program, we believe no survivor should face one of the hardest moments of their life alone. We're looking for a compassionate, trauma-informed adolescent/adult Sexual Assault Examiner (SAE) to join our team serving the Orange County. Whether you're an experienced Sexual Assault Examiner or newly certified, you'll be supported by advocates and fellow SAEs who truly work together. If you're looking for meaningful work, flexible scheduling, and a team that values collaboration, we'd love to meet you. 

What You'll Do:

As a SAE, you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered forensic medical care to survivors of sexual assault twelve years or older while helping preserve evidence and support their choices throughout the exam process. 

When you're on call, you'll respond to hospitals throughout the Orange County alongside our Sexual Assault Prevention & Advocacy team. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Respond on-call to hospitals throughout the Orange County to provide timely, trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault.
• Conduct comprehensive forensic medical examinations in accordance with the Department of Justice and New York State Department of Health SAFE protocols.
• Collect, document, preserve, and package forensic evidence with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain the chain of custody for the Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kit
• (SOECK), Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) and other evidence, when applicable.
• Assess, document, and treat injuries while providing patient-centered medical care.
• Educate patients about the examination process, available medical treatment, follow-up care, and community resources.
• Complete thorough and objective medical and forensic documentation.
• Collaborate with SAPA advocates, hospital staff, law enforcement, and other multidisciplinary partners while respecting patient autonomy and confidentiality.
• Maintain current SAE certification and participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Be available for scheduled on-call shifts and respond promptly when activated.
• Provide courtroom testimony regarding forensic findings and evidence of collection, when requested.

Compensation

• $12/hour while on call after hours and available
• $350 response stipend for each call-out

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• We're more than an on-call team—we're a community. 
• Flexible scheduling that works around your life
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Supportive advocates and experienced SAE nurses who have your back
• Opportunities to build your forensic nursing skills
• Meaningful work that has a lasting impact on survivors in our community

 Scheduling:

This is an independent contractor position. 

Our program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so we're especially looking for people interested in:

• Overnight coverage
• Weekend availability

**SAE nurses are required to commit to a minimum of 48 on-call hours each month, with opportunities to pick up additional hours.**

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nursing (RN) /Medical Professional Licensure in New York State.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a Registered Nurse/Medical Professional.
• Willingness to complete the NYS Department of Health mandated 40-hour training to become a certified SAE, along with follow up competencies and necessary shadowing.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Ability to administer medication both orally and intravenously.
• Ability to respond to crisis calls to SAE programs located at Garnet Health Medical Center, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital within 1 hour.
• Ability to provide scheduled on-call services with a minimum of 1 weekend day.