Hybrid Forensic Psychologist - Community Evaluations

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks an Outpatient Forensic Psychologist for the Office of Forensic Services to conduct evaluations across the state. This field psychologist role supports competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility and violence risk assessments, with travel to various regions.

A Doctorate in psychology, Georgia license, and at least one year at Psychologist 1 or equivalent are required; preferred experience includes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face forensic evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk.
• Prepare reports and provide expert testimony.
• Travel across Georgia to support evaluation teams and hospitals.
• Complete the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification within one year of hire.

Skills

Abnormal psychology

Developmental psychology

Forensic psychology

Malingering assessment

Intellectual testing

Personality assessment

Ethics & professional guidelines

Expert testimony

Education

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology

Georgia psychology license

Experience at Psychologist 1 level or equivalent

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks an Outpatient Forensic Psychologist for the Office of Forensic Services to conduct evaluations across the state. This field psychologist role supports competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility and violence risk assessments, with travel to various regions.

A Doctorate in psychology, Georgia license, and at least one year at Psychologist 1 or equivalent are required; preferred experience includes