Forensic Psychologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Spending accounts

Job summary

The State of Georgia is hiring a Forensic Psychologist for the Georgia Regional Hospital – Savannah. You will perform court-ordered forensic evaluations, contribute to recovery planning, and prepare reports and testimony in competency and criminal responsibility matters.

Minimum qualifications include a doctorate in psychology, Georgia licensure, and relevant forensic experience. A strong background in risk assessment and group interventions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Current Georgia license to practice psychology.
• One year of experience at Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of abnormal psychology, relevant statutes and case law related to forensic psychology, and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered pretrial forensic psychological evaluations to assess competency to stand trial or criminal responsibility.
• Complete assessments on individuals admitted to a State Forensic Psychiatric Unit.
• Conduct forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing.
• Conduct groups and psycho-educational interventions.
• License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent and eligible for renewal.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Competency assessment

Criminal responsibility

Group therapy

Expert testimony

Education

Doctorate in clinical psychology

Tools

PCL-R

HCR-20

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 Psychologist Job Requisition ID: JR0000002464 Number of Openings: 3 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $95,400 - $112,700

Job Description

Georgia Regional Hospital – Savannah (GRHS) operates 179 licensed, accredited inpatient beds for two major program areas: 1) adult mental health, 2) adult forensic services. GRH/Savannah offers inpatient adult mental health services, inpatient habilitation services and forensic program services to individuals throughout Georgia. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Psychologist. Under supervision of a hospital forensic director, the successful candidates will be responsible for the completion of criminal forensic evaluations. 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 include the 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 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.
• License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent. "License eligible" if able to obtain within a reasonable time (i.e. relocation from another state).

Benefits

• Vacation - 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5 - 10 years of service; 21 days each year from 10+ years of service
• Sick Leave - accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Holidays - Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
• Retirement - both a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance - Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life
• Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Childcare accounts available

We are a qualified employee of the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This opportunity will close when we have an adequate candidate field and/or filled the position. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Preferred Qualifications - External Experience

• 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 one (1) year of experience at the lower level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent. –Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.