State of Georgia - Atlanta, GA
posted 10 days ago
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. The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta. The position of Clinical Evaluator involves conducting risk classifications for convicted sex offenders in Georgia, utilizing various assessments and documentation to determine their risk to the community.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a legislatively guided risk classification based on available collateral case documentation and actuarial risk assessments.
- Review and summarize criminal history, prison and supervision history, and treatment history in a risk classification report.
- Score and interpret the Static-99R and Static-02R assessments.
- Identify and summarize dynamic risk factors.
- Determine a sexual offender's overall sexual recidivism risk and make recommendations in the report.
- Conduct re-evaluation assessments for offenders petitioning for reconsideration of their designation.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings to discuss borderline and complicated cases.
- Attend specialized trainings as instructed.
- Meet with the SORRB attorney to prepare for court hearings and testify as an expert witness.
- Provide educational presentations on the Risk Level classification process.
Requirements
- Master's degree in behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Criminal Justice) with 2 years' experience specializing in sex offenders; OR Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years' experience in the same field.
- Knowledge of the Static-99R, Static-02R, and dynamic risk factors.
- Above average writing skills.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement and savings plan options
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
