Clinical Evaluator- Sexual Offender Risk Review Board- Atlanta

State of Georgia • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Conduct a legislatively guided risk classification, based on available collateral case documentation, and empirically supported actuarial risk assessments, to determine the sexual recidivism risk a convicted sex offender living in Georgia poses to the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 2 (SSP041) or position equivalent.
• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza
• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
• FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in the field of behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Criminal Justice) with 2 years' experience specializing in the field of sex offenders; OR Bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Criminal Justice) with at least 4 years' experience specializing in the field of sex offenders.
• Have knowledge of the Static-99R, Static-02R, and dynamic risk factors.
• Possess above average writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Risk Classification Report: Review and summarize within a report the criminal history, criminal documents, prison and supervision history, and treatment history. Contact agencies to obtain additional information when necessary. Score and interpret the Static-99R and Static-02R. Identify and summarize dynamic risk factors. Determine a sexual offender's overall sexual recidivism risk based on all the information reviewed. Within the report make a recommended designation. Complete a satisfactory number of reports per month.
• Conduct Re-Evaluation assessments on offender's who file a petition for reconsideration of their original designation. As part of this re-evaluation, the evaluator is required to review all information submitted by the offender and make a recommendation regarding the offender's risk classification.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings to review borderline and complicated cases to discuss and reach consensus on any cases requiring further examination.
• Attend specialized trainings as instructed.
• Court Testimony: Meet with the SORRB attorney to discuss cases and prepare for court hearings. Testify in court as an expert witness in judicial review cases.
• Community/Interagency Education: Provide educational presentations to the Board, stakeholders, and the community on the Risk Level classification process.
• Administrative Procedures: Attend training every year for Security and Integrity and pass testing associated with this training to have access to offender criminal history information. Have working knowledge of, and attend webinars for, Concur and other programs associated with SORRB's parent agency, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.
• Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees