Forensic Psychology Postdoc: Court Evaluations & Treatment

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

13 paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), through the Department of Forensic Services, seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow for 2026–2027. Fellows perform court-ordered evaluations and provide mental health expertise for juveniles and adults under legal jurisdiction, under supervision of licensed forensic psychologists.

This is a full-time, 1-year fellowship with SWE hours toward licensure, with potential for a second year or permanent employment and pay increases

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited university.
• APA-approved psychology internship completed.
• Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform court-ordered evaluations for competency to stand trial and related issues.
• Provide expert testimony as needed in State, Superior and Juvenile courts.
• Conduct clinical and forensic assessments in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Accumulate SWE hours toward licensure through supervised work experience.
• Travel to evaluations at various locations as required.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Court-related evaluation

Clinical assessment

Expert testimony

Education

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), through the Department of Forensic Services, seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow for 2026–2027. Fellows perform court-ordered evaluations and provide mental health expertise for juveniles and adults under legal jurisdiction, under supervision of licensed forensic psychologists.

This is a full-time, 1-year fellowship with SWE hours toward licensure, with potential for a second year or permanent employment and pay increases