Forensic Psychologist – Community Forensic Services (outpatient) - South Georgia (savannah, GA Region)

Forensic Psychologist

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 AND current Georgia license to practice psychology AND 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.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.