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    Forensic Psychologist - Atlanta, United States - State of Georgia

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    Description

    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 disabilities, or any combination of these.

    As Georgia's public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas:
    behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services.

    The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

    This position is located at:
    Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta (GRHA)


    Located on 174 Acres in DeKalb County, Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta operates 300 licensed, accredited inpatient beds in three major program areas: Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities.

    In addition, GRH/Atlanta also offers inpatient and outpatient Dental Services.

    Job Description

    Job Title:
    Forensic Psychologist - Hourly (PRN) - GRHA


    Pay Grade:

    TPW

    Job Summary:
    This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services.

    Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513).

    Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512).

    Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.

    The part-time Psychologist duties will include:

    • Support the Psychology Department's completion of essential clinical and assessment duties by providing multi-unit coverage for psychologist duties.
    • Responsible for risk assessment and other forensic reports.
    • Group and individual therapy services are provided as well as multi-unit coverage for psychologist duties.
    • Assist with supervision of psychology interns and post-docs.
    • Serve as a backup for the weekend psychologist group therapist.
    • Support audits as directed by the Psychology Chief.
    FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

    Qualifications


    • Doctorate in psychology (Required)
    • Licensed Psychologist in the State of Georgia (required)
    • Experience working in an inpatient setting/ with the SMI population
    Preferred Qualifications


    • Experience working with and serving psychiatric patients and individuals in an inpatient setting with severe mental illnesses (SMI) population (preferred)
    • Experience providing group therapy, and experience on an interdisciplinary team.
    • Experience providing clinical or administrative supervision
    • Experience with auditing clinical services
    • Occasional weekend availability (preferred)
    Benefits


    In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.

    Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

    For more information, visit

    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.


    Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.

    All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

    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.


    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.

    B9876

    Additional Information


    • Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA08ID
    • Number of Openings: 1
    Advertised Salary: 70


    • Shift: Day Job
    • Posting End Date: Apr 4, 2024

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