Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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May 30, 2019Post Date
This posting is for multiple field psychologists positions
that can be located in the Athens and/or Augusta geographic area.
Office of Forensic Services
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the
position of Outpatient Forensic
Psychologist. Under supervision of
the Community Forensic Director, the successful candidates float
within assigned sections of the state and will be responsible for assisting
outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals in the completion
of forensic evaluations.
Knowledge of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, pertinent
statutes and case law related to the practice of forensic psychology,
malingering assessment tools, intellectual testing, personality assessment, best
practices in mental health treatment, and ethical/professional guidelines for
the practice of forensic psychology is required.
Job duties include the completion of face-to-face forensic
mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal
responsibility, and violence risk; report preparation; expert testimony; data
collection and analysis; supervision; and related work as assigned. Juvenile forensic (competency, waiver, etc.)
evaluations may also be assigned. The
work requires travel to various areas of the state. Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand
Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued
employment.
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 for 10 + years of service
Sick
Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Holidays
– the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
Retirement
401(k)
plan with a matching employer contribution
Defined
Benefit Pension Plan
Available
Insurance
Health
Dental
Vision
Legal
Disability
Healthcare
& Childcare spending accounts
Life
& dependent life insurance
Federal
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
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.
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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
Georgia - Clarke - Athens
📁 Healthcare
Post Date:Jul 25, 2019
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We offer three Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plans, three Health Maintenance Organization
(HMO) plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), and four Medicare Advantage plan options
for retirees enrolled in Medicare.
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Defined Contribution Plan (401(k)) - New employees are automatically enrolled at a 5% contribution rate, allowing for the maximum employer match to be contributed to the employee’s account.
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Holiday Leave
Employees receive 12 paid holidays a year, as declared by the Governor.
Annual and Sick Leave
Annual and Sick Leave accrual begins the first day of employment.
Administrative Leave
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Our current offerings include vision, dental, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, long term care, critical illness, legal and flexible spending accounts.
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