- 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.
- Drug Screening
- TB Evaluation
- Annual Influenza*
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State of Georgia Savannah, United StatesGeorgia Regional Hospital - Savannah (GRHS) operates 180 licensed, accredited inpatient beds for two major program areas: 1) adult mental health, 2) adult forensic services. · GRH/Savannah offers inpatient adult mental health services, inpatient habilitation services and forensic ...
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Forensic Behavioral Health Counselor
1 week ago
State of Georgia Savannah, United StatesOur Agency · The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabiliti ...
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Forensic Behavioral Health Counselor
1 week ago
State of Georgia Savannah, United StatesOur Agency · The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabiliti ...
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Team Leader
1 week ago
State of Georiga Savannah, United StatesThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Office of Forensic Services provides forensic evaluation, treatment, and supervision for individuals with mental illness, who are under the jurisdiction of the Superio Team Leader, Leader, Team Lea ...
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State of Georgia Savannah, GA, United StatesGeorgia Regional Hospital - Savannah (GRHS) operates 180 licensed, accredited inpatient beds for two major program areas: 1) adult mental health, 2) adult forensic services. · GRH/Savannah offers inpatient adult mental health services, inpatient habilitation services and forensi ...
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Forensic Behavioral Health Counselor
4 days ago
State of Georgia Savannah, United StatesOur Agency · The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabiliti ...
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Physician (MBE) (Hourly Paid) - Savannah, GA
1 week ago
State of Georgia Savannah, United StatesThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any co ...
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Forensic Psychologist
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GeorgiaGov Savannah, United StatesGeorgia Regional Hospital – Savannah (GRHS) operates 179 licensed, accredited inpatient beds for two major program areas: 1) adult mental health, 2) adult forensic services. · GRH/Savannah offers inpatient adult mental health services, inpatient habilitation services and forensic ...
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Treatment Mall Clinician
1 week ago
GeorgiaGov Savannah, United StatesOur Agency · GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of Treatment Mall Clinician – Forensic Treatment Mall , working 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. · FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. · Job Descripti ...
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Forensic Behavioral Health Counselor
1 day ago
GeorgiaGov Savannah, United StatesOur Agency · GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of Forensic Behavioral Health Counselor working 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. · FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. · Job Description: · Under su ...
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Regional Director of Nursing
1 week ago
Centurion Health Savannah, United StatesJob DetailsJob LocationGA, Port Wentworth - Coastal State Prison - Port Wentworth, GAPosition TypeFull-TimeEducation LevelBachelor's DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 25%Job ShiftDayJob CategoryNursing Professional & SupportDescriptionCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehen ...
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Team Leader
2 days ago
GeorgiaGov Savannah, United StatesThe main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. · Job Description · Job Title: Team Leader – Community Integration Home (CIH) (Savannah, GA) · Pay Grade: K · Job Summary: · The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) O ...
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tip coordinator
1 week ago
Georgia CEO Savannah, GA, USA, United StatesOur Agency · The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabili ...
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tip coordinator
4 days ago
State of Georgia Savannah, GA , USA, United StatesOur Agency · The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabiliti ...
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Legal Administrative Specialist
1 week ago
Department Of Justice Savannah, United StatesSummary · For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit · As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. · This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing pro ...
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Legal Administrative Specialist
1 week ago
Department Of Justice Savannah, United StatesSummary · For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit · As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. · This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 24-GAS DE. · Lear ...
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Client Support Worker
2 days ago
State of Georgia Savannah, United StatesThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any co ...
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Admin Support 2
4 days ago
GeorgiaGov Savannah, United StatesOur Agency · GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of Admin Support 2 / Leave Keeper - Forensic Unit #5 - Day Shift (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). · FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. · This posi ...
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Client Support Worker
5 days ago
State of Georgia Savannah, United StatesThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any co ...
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TIP Coordinator
1 week ago
GeorgiaGov Savannah, United StatesOur Agency · GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of TIP Coordinator (Therapeutic Incentive Program) / Healthcare Program Consultant Supervisor , working 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday. · FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A ...
Forensic Psychologist – Community Forensic Services - Savannah, United States - GeorgiaGov
Description
The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.
This position is located at: Thomasville, GA
Job Description
Job Title: Forensic Psychologist – Community Forensic Services (Outpatient) - South Georgia (Savannah, GA Region)
Pay Grade: N
Job Summary:
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.
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
Benefits
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:
*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
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.
