Assistant Director of Forensic Services - Psychologist
About The Position
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services. This position is located at: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH) in Columbus, GA. WCGRH has inpatient treatment units for Adult Mental Health and Forensic care. The hospital can serve 154 Forensic and 40 Adult Mental Health patients for a total of 194 beds at any point in time. The hospital employs approximately 600 staff members.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in a related filed from an accredited college or university AND Three years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Two years of experience at the lower level Mgr 3, Hlth Care (HCM012) or position equivalent.
- Psychology license is a requirement for this position.
- Licensed Psychologist (Required)
- Substantial experience completing and supervising forensic psychological evaluations
- Substantial experience providing and overseeing treatment programs for persons with severe persistent mental illness
- Substantial experience working within interdisciplinary teams.
- Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the clinical operations of three inpatient forensic psychiatric units, including supervising team facilitators, counselors, and treatment mall staff, monitoring for active treatment, auditing recovery plans for compliance with identified standards and expectations, providing immediate back up to the Forensic Director, and performing clinical duties as indicated.
- Completes assigned forensic psychological evaluations (competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, risk assessment, psychological) and assists the Forensic Director in reviewing Forensic Psychologist quality on these reports.
- Reviews Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Guidelines implemented on the Forensic units for appropriateness, consulting with the Positive Behavior Support team when indicated.
- Assists the Forensic Director in reviewing incoming court orders for admission, civil commitment, privileges, and release of individuals for parameters within the mission of DBHDD, resolving any conflicts; arranging admissions of individuals with a forensic legal status and managing any waitlists for admissions; monitoring for correct data entry of legal statuses; overseeing the Team Leader ’ s operation of three community integration homes; and providing education to the courts served regarding the forensic program at the hospital.
- Participation in the APA-Accredited Psychology Internship Program through supervision, provision of didactics, and/or administrative and organizational functions.
- Participates in assigned meetings and committees.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- retirement and savings plan options
- paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
