Juvenile Psychologist III – Augusta YDC

Juvenile Justice, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice Georgia seeks a Psychologist 3 for the Augusta YDC to conduct diagnostic evaluations, review records, interview youth, and formulate clinical plans that guide treatment within DJJ policy.

The role includes supervising mental health staff, monitoring service delivery, leading special management and suicide prevention efforts, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure high-quality care for youth in a secure setting.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Current Georgia license to practice psychology.
• Two years of experience at Psychologist 2 (HCP141) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review and integrate information to complete diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans.
• Provide clinical supervision to mental health staff with documented sessions.
• Evaluate and monitor mental health services for quality and compliance.
• Provide direct treatment services to youth using group, individual or family modalities.
• Lead clinical education, consultation and leadership for mental health services.

Skills

Diagnostic evaluations

Clinical supervision

Mental health services

Education

APA-accredited Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Current Georgia license to practice psychology

Two years of experience at Psychologist 2 (HCP141) or equivalent

Tools

JTS system

Job description

Department of Juvenile Justice Georgia seeks a Psychologist 3 for the Augusta YDC to conduct diagnostic evaluations, review records, interview youth, and formulate clinical plans that guide treatment within DJJ policy.

The role includes supervising mental health staff, monitoring service delivery, leading special management and suicide prevention efforts, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure high-quality care for youth in a secure setting.