Psychologist- Macon YDC - Macon, GA (CCR)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Macon, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychologist works for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice at Macon YDC in Macon, Georgia. The role conducts diagnostic evaluations of youth, provides clinical supervision to mental health staff, monitors the quality and policy compliance of mental health services, delivers treatment and crisis intervention, and provides clinical education, consultation, and leadership. The position includes 24-hour on-call supervision and consultation as needed.

Requirements

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited college or university.
• Current Georgia license to practice psychology; the license may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
• Two years of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 2 (HCP141) or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed with the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Experience working with adolescents in residential treatment or secure juvenile justice settings.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed treatment approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document diagnostic evaluations in accordance with professional standards, DJJ policy, and guidance from the Office of Behavioral Health Services.
• Review youth background information and health records; interview youth to assess psychosocial history, mental status, functioning, risk factors, and mental health service needs.
• Integrate record reviews, interviews, and staff observations into diagnostic evaluations, including clinical formulation, multiaxial diagnosis, and treatment plans or recommendations.
• Communicate evaluation results in treatment team meetings and with mental health staff involved in youth treatment; use authorized psychometric measures as clinically indicated.
• Provide structured, documented clinical supervision to mental health staff, supporting and monitoring their clinical work, competence, professional development, and quality of care.
• Provide 24-hour on-call supervision and consultation to mental health and administrative staff as needed.
• Evaluate and monitor mental health clinical services for compliance with DJJ policy, professional standards, and Office of Behavioral Health Services guidance.
• Review and approve mental health assessments conducted by mental health staff.
• Conduct monthly audits of suicide prevention and special management plan processes and bimonthly clinical reviews of mental health documentation.
• Provide clinical leadership in the facility’s mental health quality assurance program; collect and analyze service-delivery data and develop improvement plans.
• Provide individual, group, or family treatment to youth as needed in accordance with their treatment plans.
• Provide consultation and crisis intervention for youth with emergent issues posing potential risk to themselves or others; document services promptly and appropriately.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to the mental health treatment team through weekly meetings.
• Lead the development and monitoring of special management plans for youth at significant or persistent risk of suicide, non-suicidal self-harm, difficulty coping with everyday stressors in a secure facility, or victimization.
• Provide case consultation and education through in-service training for institutional security and non-security staff; identify training needs and prepare and present suitable instructional materials.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Eligible employment with the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Total Rewards programs intended to improve work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree