Forensic Psychologist - Community Forensic Services
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 is a hybrid position with regular travel required within various areas in the state of Georgia. This posting is for a field psychologist position tele-working in various parts of Georgia for the Office of Forensic Services, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outpatient Forensic Psychologist. Under supervision of the Community Forensic Director, the successful candidates float within assigned sections of the state and will be responsible for assisting outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals in the completion of forensic evaluations.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university.
- Current Georgia license to practice psychology.
- One year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent.
- Knowledge of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, pertinent statutes and case law related to the practice of forensic psychology, malingering assessment tools, intellectual testing, personality assessment, best practices in mental health treatment, and ethical/professional guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology is required.
- National and state background check as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working as an inpatient psychologist.
- Completion of a predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship, or both with a focus on the practice of criminal forensic psychology.
- Five years of post-licensure experience conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations.
- Experience testifying in criminal forensic mental health matters on at least 10 occasions.
- Experience completing at least five violence risk assessments using the HCR-20 and PCL-R.
- Experience supervising psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, or licensed psychologists.
Responsibilities
- Assisting outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals in the completion of forensic evaluations.
- Completion of face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk.
- Report preparation.
- Expert testimony.
- Data collection and analysis.
- Supervision.
- Juvenile forensic (competency, waiver, etc.) evaluations may also be assigned.
- Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
