Clinical Psychologist: Juvenile Justice Lead & Supervisor

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a licensed psychologist for Macon YDC to conduct diagnostic evaluations, formulate treatment plans, and coordinate mental health services for youth.

The role includes supervising clinical staff, ensuring adherence to DJJ policies, and delivering direct treatment using group, individual, or family modalities. A Doctorate in psychology and Georgia licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Current Georgia license to practice psychology.
• Two years of experience at Psychologist 2 level or equivalent; license may be temporary or permanent.
• Experience working with adolescents in residential treatment or secure juvenile justice settings.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document diagnostic evaluations in accordance with professional standards, DJJ policy and guidelines.
• Provide clinical supervision to mental health staff with on-call support as needed.
• Evaluate and monitor mental health services and perform quality assurance activities.
• Provide direct treatment services to youth using group, individual or family modalities.
• Lead clinical education, consultation and leadership for the mental health team.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Adolescent psychology

Trauma-informed treatment

Education

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (APA-accredited)

Georgia license to practice psychology

Two years of experience at Psychologist 2 level or equivalent

Tools

JTS system

Job description

The State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a licensed psychologist for Macon YDC to conduct diagnostic evaluations, formulate treatment plans, and coordinate mental health services for youth.

The role includes supervising clinical staff, ensuring adherence to DJJ policies, and delivering direct treatment using group, individual, or family modalities. A Doctorate in psychology and Georgia licensure are required.