Forensic Program Director – Lead Psychologist (Savannah)

State of Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Health insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Forensic Program Director (Licensed Psychologist) for the Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS). The role combines clinical leadership with program development, overseeing forensic units and ensuring high standards of care.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive policy implementation, and advance competency restoration and community reintegration in a historic Savannah setting.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Georgia license to practice psychology (temporary, provisional, or permanent).
• 3+ years of experience at the Psychologist 3 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of forensic inpatient services.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervise multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop policies and drive program development for forensic services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality of care across GRHS units.

Skills

Leadership

Forensic psychology

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)

Georgia license to practice psychology

Job description

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Forensic Program Director (Licensed Psychologist) for the Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS). The role combines clinical leadership with program development, overseeing forensic units and ensuring high standards of care.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive policy implementation, and advance competency restoration and community reintegration in a historic Savannah setting.