Forensic Psychologist - Hourly

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks an Outpatient Forensic Psychologist to perform evaluations across Savannah and surrounding counties. Work includes competency and risk assessments, report writing, and potential testimony with travel within the state.

Required are a Georgia psychology license and a Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (APA-accredited).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, pertinent statutes and case law related to forensic psychology.
• Malingering assessment tools, intellectual testing, and personality assessment.
• Ethical and professional guidelines for forensic psychology practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk.
• Prepare reports and provide expert testimony.
• Travel across Georgia to outpatient and inpatient evaluation sites; complete CST certification within one year.

Skills

Abnormal psychology

Developmental psychology

Malingering assessment

Ethical guidelines

Education

Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology (APA-accredited)

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 - Hourly Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000007849 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: $92.00 PER HOUR Job Description: 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 mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services. The main office for DBHDD is in downtown Atlanta. NOTE: This is a hybrid position with regular travel required within an area of the state of Georgia

Job Summary: This posting is for a field psychologist position tele-working in Savannah/Chatham Co and surrounding counties: Ogeechee, Eastern, Atlantic, Brunswick, Waycross and surrounding geographic area.) Office of Forensic Services Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outpatient Forensic Psychologist. Under supervision of the Community Forensic Director, the successful candidates float within assigned sections of the state and will be responsible for assisting outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals in the completion of forensic evaluations. Knowledge of abnormal psychology, developmental 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 completion of face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk; report preparation; expert testimony; data collection and analysis; supervision; and related work as assigned. Juvenile forensic (competency, waiver, etc.) evaluations may also be assigned. The work requires travel to various areas of the state. Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment. Other duties as assigned. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience working as an inpatient psychologist.
• Completion of a predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship, or both with a focus on the practice of criminal forensic psychology.
• Five years of post-licensure experience conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations.
• Experience testifying in criminal forensic mental health matters on at least 10 occasions.
• Experience completing at least five violence risk assessments using the HCR-20 and PCL-R.
• Experience supervising psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, or licensed psychologists.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits. Minimum Qualifications: 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.