Forensic Psychologist

4 days ago


Milledgeville, Georgia, United States GeorgiaGov Full time
Job Title: Forensic Psychologist

GeorgiaGov is seeking a highly skilled Forensic Psychologist to join our team at Central State Hospital. As a Forensic Psychologist, you will play a critical role in the evaluation and treatment of individuals referred by the criminal justice system.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting court-ordered pretrial forensic psychological evaluations to determine competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility. You will also complete assessments on individuals admitted to a State Forensic Psychiatric Unit, conduct forensic risk assessments, and provide psycho-educational interventions.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct court-ordered pretrial forensic psychological evaluations to determine competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility.
  • Complete assessments on individuals admitted to a State Forensic Psychiatric Unit.
  • Conduct forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing.
  • Provide psycho-educational interventions and group treatment.
  • Document treatment progress and prepare reports.
Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must have a Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university and a current Georgia license to practice psychology. Additionally, you must have one year of experience at the lower level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent.

Benefits:
  • Vacation time: 15 days per year for the first 5 years of service, increasing to 18 days per year for 5-10 years of service, and 21 days per year for 10+ years of service.
  • Sick leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month.
  • Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a defined benefit pension plan.
  • Insurance: health, dental, vision, legal disability, and life insurance.

GeorgiaGov is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.


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