- Vacation
- Sick Leave - accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
- Holidays - the state of Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
- Retirement
- Available Insurance
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
- Completion of a predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship, or both with a focus on the practice of criminal forensic psychology or assessment.
- Experience testifying in criminal forensic mental health matters on at least 10 occasions.
juvenile forensic psychologist - , GA, United States - Georgia CEO
Description
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outpatient Juvenile Forensic Psychologist. Under supervision of the Community Forensic Director, the successful candidates travel within assigned sections of the state and will be responsible for completing 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 general psychological assessments (juveniles only); report preparation; expert testimony; and related work as assigned.
Completion of the state's Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.
Benefits:o 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service
o 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
o Defined Benefit Pension Plan
o Dental
o Vision
o Legal
o Disability
o Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
o Life & dependent life insurance
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. .
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Preferred Qualifications
Note:
License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.