Team Georgia Careers · 5 months ago
Forensic Psychologist (Outpatient) - Atlanta
Georgia - Bibb - Macon
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $113K/yr
1+ years expThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency focused on policies and services for individuals with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. They are seeking a qualified Outpatient Forensic Psychologist who will conduct mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, while also providing expert testimony and supervision as needed.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
Experience conducting assessments and writing reports
Completion of the state's Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire
Preferred
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
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Company
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