Forensic Psychologist

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist (Outpatient) – Atlanta

Pay Grade: N

Description

The Office of Forensic Services withGeorgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of  Forensic Psychologist (Outpatient) – West Region ( Macon / Columbus / Atlanta).

Job Description, Responsibilities, Standards, and Qualifications

The Office of Forensic Services 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 (33 counties in mid-west Georgia) and will be responsible for conducting pretrial competency and criminal responsibility evaluations.

Job Responsibilities:

The 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 and related work as assigned. Juvenile forensic (competency, waiver, etc.) evaluations may also be assigned. The work requires travel to various areas of the state. Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice psychology AND One year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

Doctorate in psychology (Required) Licensed Psychologist in the State of Georgia (required) Experience conducting assessments and writing reports

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to the candidates who possess the following:

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.

Employment Requirements 
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.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: 

- Drug Screening
- TB Evaluation
- Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to  vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. 

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. 

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Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice psychology AND One year of experience at the lower level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

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