Forensic Psychologist - Augusta, United States - GeorgiaGov

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Job Title: Psychologist (Outpatient Forensic) - East

If you're keen on working as an Outpatient Forensic Psychologist, this might just be the opportunity for you!

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is on the lookout for talented individuals to fill the role of Outpatient Forensic Psychologist. In this role, you'll be tasked with conducting criminal forensic evaluations under the guidance of a hospital forensic director.

Key responsibilities include conducting face-to-face forensic mental health assessments to determine trial competency and criminal responsibility, preparing reports, delivering expert testimony, and other relevant tasks. This role will involve traveling within the designated catchment area. Additionally, obtaining the state's Competency to Stand Trial Certification within a year of joining is a must for ongoing employment.

Qualifications:

• One year of inpatient psychologist experience
• Completion of predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship with a focus on criminal forensic psychology
• At least one year of post-licensure experience in conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility assessments
• Experience in providing expert testimony in forensic mental health

Employment Requirements:
To ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and the communities we serve, specific roles within DBHDD may necessitate evaluations, vaccinations, and professional licensure. Licenses must be valid and permit practice within Georgia. Various evaluations and vaccinations might be mandatory for all employees, regardless of direct care involvement, including drug screening, TB assessments, and annual influenza vaccinations (with limited exemptions for medical reasons or religious beliefs).

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DBHDD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, irrespective of age, nationality, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law.

This position may close once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Important: For this role, state law mandates a national and state background check as part of the employment terms.