Team Georgia Careers · 5 months ago
Forensic Psychologist - GRHA
Georgia - Dekalb - Decatur
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $113K/yr
2+ years expThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency focused on services for individuals with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Forensic Psychologist to conduct forensic evaluations, risk assessments, and provide expert testimony, while also participating in treatment planning and supervision of mental health counselors.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducts face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to answer questions of competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility
Conducts forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing on individuals admitted to an inpatient forensic unit
Completes comprehensive annual reviews and develops opinions regarding the need for civil commitment
Provides expert witness testimony as a neutral friend to the court
Participation on the recovery planning (treatment) team including participation in the development of individualized recovery (treatment) plans
Facilitation of group treatment, psycho-educational interventions, and other individualized therapies
Creation and implementation of behavioral plans
Documentation of treatment progress
Clinical supervision of master’s level mental health counselors as well as doctoral trainees. GRHA trains practicum students, interns in our APA-accredited internship program, and postdoctoral trainees
Related work 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
Two years of experience at the lower level Psychologist 2 (HCP141) or equivalent
Completion of the state's Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire
Preferred
Knowledge of abnormal psychology
Knowledge of pertinent legal statutes and case law related to the practice of forensic psychology
Knowledge of malingering assessment tools
Knowledge of intellectual testing
Knowledge of personality assessment
Experience providing group therapy
Experience on an interdisciplinary team
Knowledge of best practices in mental health treatment
Knowledge of ethical/professional guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Company
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