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Forensic Psychologist

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Savannah, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

Georgia Regional Hospital – Savannah (GRHS) operates 179 licensed, accredited inpatient beds for two major program areas: 1) adult mental health, 2) adult forensic services.

GRH/Savannah offers inpatient adult mental health services, inpatient habilitation services and forensic program services to individuals throughout Georgia.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Psychologist .

Under supervision of a hospital forensic director, the successful candidates will be responsible for the completion of criminal forensic evaluations.

Job duties include the participation on the recovery planning (treatment) team; facilitation of group treatment; participation in the development of individualized recovery (treatment) plans; documentation of treatment progress; completion of face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk; report preparation; expert testimony; behavioral programming; clinical supervision of mental health counselors, and related work as assigned. Completion of the state's Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

Conducts court-ordered pretrial forensic psychological evaluations to answer questions of competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility as a neutral friend of the court. Completes assessments on individuals admitted to a State Forensic Psychiatric Unit. Conducts forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing. Conducts groups and psycho-educational interventions. License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent. "License eligible" if able to obtain within a reasonable time (i.e. relocation from another state) Benefits Vacation - 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5 - 10 years of service; 21 days each year from 10+ years of service Sick Leave - accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)  Holidays - Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays Retirement - both a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Available Insurance - Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Childcare accounts available We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer. This opportunity will close when we have an adequate candidate field and/or filled the position. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. B9876 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.