Forensic Director - Psychologist - GRHS

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent vacation leave

Public holidays

Sick leave accrual

Healthcare options

Retirement Pension & 401K

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Forensic Director - Psychologist at Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah in Savannah, GA. The role oversees criminal forensic evaluations and related psychology matters, guiding clinical staff and ensuring quality care within a state hospital setting.

Expertise in abnormal psychology, statutes and case law related to forensic psychology, malingering assessment, and ethical guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

• Participation on the recovery planning (treatment) team
• Facilitation of group treatment
• Participation in the development of individualized recovery (treatment) plans
• Documentation of treatment progress
• Completion of face‑to‑face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk
• Report preparation
• Expert testimony
• Behavioral programming
• Clinical supervision of mental health counselors, and related work as assigned
• Completion of the state's Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.

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: Forensic Director - Psychologist - GRHS

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006375

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $124,000

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. We have nearly 5,000 employees whose work is structured in three divisions by disability area: Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases. This position is at Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah, located in Savannah, GA

Job Description

The hospital forensic director will supervise the completion of criminal forensic evaluations and other hospital related psychology matters. Knowledge of abnormal 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 is required.

Job Duties

• Participation on the recovery planning (treatment) team
• Facilitation of group treatment
• Participation in the development of individualized recovery (treatment) plans
• Documentation of treatment progress
• Completion of face‑to‑face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk
• Report preparation
• Expert testimony
• Behavioral programming
• Clinical supervision of mental health counselors, and related work as assigned
• Completion of the state's Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.
• License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
• 'License eligible' if able to obtain within a reasonable time (i.e. relocation from another state)

Completion of the state's Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

• Conducts 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.
• Conducts forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing.
• Conducts groups and psycho-educational interventions.

Benefits

• Exceptional vacation leave plan 15 days each year for first 5 years of service, 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service, and 21 days each year for 10 + years of service.
• 13 paid state holidays, and 1 educational leave day.
• Sick leave accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month or 15 days each year.
• 3 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Your choice from our healthcare plan options for you and your family, including support in the activation of a healthcare savings account.
• Dental, vision, life, dependent life, legal, and disability insurance program options.
• Healthcare and childcare spending accounts
• Wellness incentive program.
• DBHDD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
• Retirement Pension and a 401(K) with company match.

Qualifications

• External Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice psychology AND One year of experience at the lower level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent.
• Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

Preferred Qualifications

• External Experience: experience supervising other psychologists working with a population with severe / persistent mental illness completing competency to stand trial evaluations completing criminal responsibility evaluations completing forensic violence risk assessments with the PCL-R and the HCR-20. providing expert testimony in criminal forensic cases providing group and individual therapy

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university, current Georgia license to practice psychology, and three (3) years of experience at the lower level Psychologist 3 (HCP142) or equivalent.
• Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The 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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.