The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Inpatient Forensic Psychologist.  Under supervision of a hospital forensic director, the successful candidates will be responsible for the completion of criminal forensic evaluations.

Knowledge of abnormal 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 participation on the recovery planning (treatment) team; facilitation of group treatment; development of individualized recovery (treatment) plans; documentation of treatment progress; completion of face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk; report preparation; expert testimony; behavioral programming; clinical and administrative supervision of team leaders and mental health counselors, 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.

Three (3) positions available

Doctoral degree from an American Psychological Association accredited psychology program, licensure or license eligibility in Georgia, familiarity with diagnostic criteria for severe mental illness and intellectual disability.

·         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 developing recovery (treatment) plans in an inpatient setting.

·         Experience completing violence risk assessments using the HCR-20 and PCL-R.

·         Experience providing expert testimony in forensic mental health,

·         Experience facilitating treatment or psychoeducational groups.

·         Experience in clinical supervision.

·         Training in behavior analysis/experience in writing and supervising behavior programs.

In addition to a competitive salary (Negotiable), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 19 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located in downtown Atlanta.

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We're located across from Underground Atlanta. Parking is nearby as well as direct access to MARTA's rail and bus system.

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Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: clinicalrecruiting@dhr.state.ga.us

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Forensic Psychologists   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.