Assistant Director of Forensic Services - Psychologist

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Total Rewards program

Job summary

State of Georgia is recruiting an Assistant Forensic Director (Psychologist) to oversee three inpatient forensic units at WCGRH in Columbus. You will supervise staff, review evaluations, and ensure active treatment standards while coordinating with court-ordered admissions and forensic services.

APA internship involvement and committee participation are expected. The role requires licensure as a psychologist and several years of health-care supervisory experience, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND three years of management/supervisory experience in health care services.
• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND four years of management/supervisory experience in health care services.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND five years of management/supervisory experience in health care services.
• Note: some positions may require certification and/or licensure.
• Preferred Qualifications – Psychology license is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations of three inpatient forensic psychiatric units and supervise the staff.
• Review forensic evaluations for competency, criminal responsibility, risk, and related findings.
• Assist in admissions logistics, court orders, and data entry for legal statuses.
• Participate in APA-accredited Psychology Internship Program and related duties.
• Attend meetings and committees as assigned.

Education

Doctorate in a related field

Master's in a related field

Bachelor's in a related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Assistant Director of Forensic Services - PsychologistAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005168Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$95.400 - $112,700Job Description:Assistant Forensic Director - Psychologist - Columbus, GAThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services.The main office for DBHDD is in downtown Atlanta.This position is located at: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH) in Columbus, GAWCGRH has inpatient treatment units for Adult Mental Health and Forensic care. The hospital can serve 154 Forensic and 40 Adult Mental Health patients for a total of 194 beds at any point in time. The hospital employs approximately 600 staff members.Job DescriptionJob Title: Assistant Forensic Director WCGRHJob Summary:We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Forensic Director.The Assistant Forensic Director (AFD) supervises master’s level staff (Counselors, Recovery Team Facilitators, Treatment Mall Coordinator) who are responsible for planning and providing active treatment for individuals admitted to a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) hospital by order of a State or Superior Criminal Court to restore competency to stand trial, and teach necessary life-skills for those found not guilty by reason of insanity or civilly committed by a Court to allow for a safe return to the community. The AFD provides backup for the Hospital Forensic Director in supervising Forensic Psychologists and overseeing the Forensic Program at the hospital.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Forensic Director, oversees the clinical operations of three inpatient forensic psychiatric units, including supervising team facilitators, counselors, and treatment mall staff, monitoring for active treatment, auditing recovery plans for compliance with identified standards and expectations, providing immediate back up to the Forensic Director, and performing clinical duties as indicated.Completes assigned forensic psychological evaluations (competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, risk assessment, psychological) and assists the Forensic Director in reviewing Forensic Psychologist quality on these reports.Reviews Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Guidelines implemented on the Forensic units for appropriateness, consulting with the Positive Behavior Support team when indicatedAssists the Forensic Director in reviewing incoming court orders for admission, civil commitment, privileges, and release of individuals for parameters within the mission of DBHDD, resolving any conflicts; arranging admissions of individuals with a forensic legal status and managing any waitlists for admissions; monitoring for correct data entry of legal statuses; overseeing the Team Leader ’ s operation of three community integration homes; and providing education to the courts served regarding the forensic program at the hospital.Participation in the APA-Accredited Psychology Internship Program through supervision, provision of didactics, and/or administrative and organizational functions.Participates in assigned meetings and committees.QualificationsDoctorate degree in a related filed from an accredited college or university AND Three years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Two years of experience at the lower level Mgr 3, Hlth Care (HCM012) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification and/or licensure.Preferred Qualifications – Psychology license is a requirement for this position.Licensed Psychologist (Required) with substantial experience completing and supervising forensic psychological evaluations, providing and overseeing treatment programs for persons with severe persistent mental illness, and working within interdisciplinary teams.BenefitsIn addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.Employment RequirementsTo 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.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in health care services or related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional managerial or supervisory experience in health care services; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Mgr 2, Hlth Care (HCM011) or position equivalent. -Note: Some positions may require certification and/or licensure.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.