Outpatient Forensic Program Associate

2 weeks ago


Atlanta, United States State of Georgia Full time

The Georgia **Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)** is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

**Job Title: Outpatient Forensic Program Associate**

**Pay Grade: F**

**Job Summary**:
The Community Forensic Program Associate is assigned to one of four outpatient teams and will work under the leadership of their team’s Community Forensic Director.

1. Receives and prepares cases for psychological evaluations.

a. Creates forensic file which includes making records requests of other agencies, ensuring receipt of all required documentation, and setting up electronic file.

b. Involves regular and frequent communication with other state agencies as well as various facets of the criminal justice system (e.g. attorneys, Department of Juvenile Justice)

c. Schedules evaluations - coordinating with defendants, psychologists, and sometimes parents and/or attorneys

d. Scores psychological tests, if requested

e. Receives and distributes completed psychological evaluations, closes electronic forensic file, and enters pertinent data into the system.

2. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of Juvenile Court procedures. Working knowledge of forensic mental health system. Proficient use of Microsoft Office products, PeopleSoft, CONCUR, Kronos, SharePoint.

**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.

**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.

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

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.



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