Forensic Psychologist

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

This position is located at: Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta (GRHA)

Job Description

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist – Hourly (PRN) - GRHA

Pay Grade: TPW

Job Summary:

This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.

The part-time Psychologist duties will include:

Support the Psychology Department's completion of essential clinical and assessment duties by providing multi-unit coverage for psychologist duties. Responsible for risk assessment and other forensic reports. Group and individual therapy services are provided as well as multi-unit coverage for psychologist duties. Assist with supervision of psychology interns and post-docs. Serve as a backup for the weekend psychologist group therapist. Support audits as directed by the Psychology Chief.

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

Qualifications

Doctorate in psychology (Required) Licensed Psychologist in the State of Georgia (required) Experience working in an inpatient setting/ with the SMI population

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with and serving psychiatric patients and individuals in an inpatient setting with severe mental illnesses (SMI) population (preferred) Experience providing group therapy, and experience on an interdisciplinary team. Experience providing clinical or administrative supervision Experience with auditing clinical services Occasional weekend availability (preferred)

Benefits

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.

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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