Forensic Psychologist

This position is located at Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta (GRHA) . Located on 174 Acres in DeKalb County, GRHA operates 300 licensed, accredited inpatient beds in three major program areas: Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities. This position falls within Forensic Services.

Under supervision of the hospital’s Forensic Director, successful candidates will be responsible for the completion of criminal forensic evaluations and the treatment of criminal defendants.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

·Conducts face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to answer questions of competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility. 

·Conducts forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing on individuals admitted to an inpatient forensic unit.

·Completes comprehensive annual reviews and develops opinions regarding the need for civil commitment.

·Provides expert witness testimony as a neutral friend to the court.