Forensic Psychologist

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist - Community Forensic Services

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking a qualified Forensic Psychologist to join our team in the Community Forensic Services division.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk. The psychologist will also be responsible for report preparation, expert testimony, data collection and analysis, supervision, and related work as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk
• Prepare reports and provide expert testimony in court
• Collect and analyze data to inform treatment and intervention strategies
• Supervise and mentor psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, and postdoctoral fellows
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans

Requirements:

• Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university
• Current Georgia license to practice psychology
• One year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience working as an inpatient psychologist
• Completion of a predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship, or both with a focus on the practice of criminal forensic psychology
• Five years of post-licensure experience conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations
• Experience testifying in criminal forensic mental health matters on at least 10 occasions
• Experience completing at least five violence risk assessments using the HCR-20 and PCL-R
• Experience supervising psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, or licensed psychologists

Benefits:

DBHDD offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

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.

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