Forensic Psychologist — Court Evaluations & Risk Assessments

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Spending accounts (Healthcare & Dep/ED

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Forensic Psychologist. Under supervision, you will perform criminal forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk, and contribute to recovery planning and treatment teams.

Qualified applicants hold a Georgia psychology license, a APA-accredited Doctorate, and have experience with forensic testing, risk assessment, and expert testimony.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Current Georgia psychology license to practice.
• One year of experience at Psychologist 1 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered pretrial forensic evaluations for competency and criminal responsibility.
• Perform assessments on individuals admitted to State Forensic Psychiatric Unit.
• Carry out forensic risk assessments and related psychological testing.
• Facilitate groups and psycho-educational interventions.
• Prepare reports and provide expert testimony when required.
• Supervise mental health counselors and participate in treatment planning.

Skills

Forensic psychology knowledge

Abnormal psychology knowledge

Malingering assessment

Intellectual testing

Personality assessment

Education

APA-accredited Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Forensic Psychologist. Under supervision, you will perform criminal forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk, and contribute to recovery planning and treatment teams.

Qualified applicants hold a Georgia psychology license, a APA-accredited Doctorate, and have experience with forensic testing, risk assessment, and expert testimony.