Remote Forensic Psychologist - Outpatient Evaluations

State of Georgia; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Forensic Psychologist - Hourly to support the Office of Forensic Services within the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The role involves teleworking in Savannah/Chatham Co.

and surrounding counties, conducting forensic evaluations, and providing expert testimony. The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology, a current Georgia license, and experience in competency to stand trial and criminal

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited college or university.
• Current Georgia license to practice psychology.
• One year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent.
• State law requires national and state background checks.
• Willingness to travel within Georgia as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Complete face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk.
• Prepare reports and provide expert testimony.
• Data collection and analysis; supervision and related work as assigned.
• Juvenile forensic evaluations may be assigned; travel to various areas of the state.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Competency to stand trial

Criminal responsibility evaluations

Violence risk assessment

Face-to-face evaluations

Expert testimony

Clinical psychology

Education

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology

APA-accredited program

Tools

Malingering assessment tools

HCR-20

PCL-R

Job description

State of Georgia is seeking a Forensic Psychologist - Hourly to support the Office of Forensic Services within the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The role involves teleworking in Savannah/Chatham Co.

and surrounding counties, conducting forensic evaluations, and providing expert testimony. The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology, a current Georgia license, and experience in competency to stand trial and criminal