Forensic Psychologist Throughout the State of Georgia
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- Jul 25, 2019 Post Date
This posting will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.
Office of Forensic Services
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
State of Georgia Forensic Psychologist Positions
Job Description
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ (DBHDD) Office of Forensic Services is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following Forensic Psychologist positions:
- Completes court-ordered pretrial forensic psychological evaluations to answer questions of competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility as a neutral friend of the court Completes assessments on individuals admitted to a State Forensic Psychiatric Unit
- Completes violence risk assessments (HCR-20 and START) and other psychological testing
- Conducts treatment groups and psycho-educational interventions (may include sex offender treatment)
- Provides guidance in recovery/treatment planning
- Supervises team leaders and mental health counselors
- Oversees competency remediation programming
- Provides expert testimony
- Completes court-ordered pretrial forensic psychological evaluations to answer questions of competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility as a neutral friend of the court
- Provides expert testimony
- May serve as liaison with the courts for diversion of cases
All of the psychologist positions require a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited psychology program and eligibility for Georgia licensure as a psychologist upon appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Forensic Psychologists would have one or more years of experience working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital as well as one or more years of formal training or experience in forensic mental health evaluation and treatment.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
This forensic psychologist positions are a pay grade 19 on the statewide salary plan.
Employment Information
Outpatient positions may be available in multiple locations throughout Georgia. State hospitals are located in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Milledgeville, and Savannah.
