Forensic Psychologist (Outpatient) - East.

Forensic Psychologist (Outpatient) - East

Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.

Job Description :

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outpatient Forensic Psychologist.

Under supervision of a hospital forensic director, the successful candidates will be responsible for the completion of criminal forensic evaluations.

Job duties include the completion of face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, report preparation, expert testimony, and related work as assigned.

The work requires travel within assigned catchment area. Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.

Qualifications

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.
• One year of post-licensure experience conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations.
• Experience providing expert testimony in forensic mental health.

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications.

Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care :

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*
• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

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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.