Forensic Psychologist - Atlanta Area

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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.

This position is located at Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta (GRHA). Located on 174 Acres in DeKalb County, GRHA operates 300 licensed, accredited inpatient beds in three major program areas:
Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities. This position falls within Forensic Services.

Under supervision of the hospital’s Forensic Director, successful candidates will be responsible for the completion of criminal forensic evaluations and the treatment of criminal defendants.

• Conduct face‑to‑face forensic mental health evaluations to answer questions of competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility.
• Conduct forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing on individuals admitted to an inpatient forensic unit.
• Complete comprehensive annual reviews and develop opinions regarding the need for civil commitment.
• Provide expert witness testimony as a neutral friend to the court.
• Participate with the recovery planning (treatment) team, including the development of individualized recovery (treatment) plans.
• Facilitate group treatment, psycho‑educational interventions, and other individualized therapies.
• Create and implement behavioral plans.
• Document treatment progress.
• Provide clinical supervision of master’s level mental health counselors as well as doctoral trainees. GRHA trains practicum students, interns in our APA‑accredited internship program, and postdoctoral trainees.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university and current Georgia license to practice psychology. The license may be temporary, provisional, or permanent. Applicants may also be "license eligible," if able to obtain licensure within a reasonable time (i.e., relocation from another state). Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.

Successful candidates should also possess knowledge of abnormal psychology, pertinent legal statutes and case law related to the practice of forensic psychology, malingering assessment tools, intellectual testing, personality assessment, experience providing group therapy, experience on an interdisciplinary team, best practices in mental health treatment, and ethical/professional guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology.

Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited college or university and current Georgia license to practice psychology and two years of experience at the lower‑level Psychologist 2 (HCP
141) or equivalent. The license may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

We are inspired by the dedication and passion of our teams and take seriously our responsibility to ensure teammates feel supported, prepared, and encouraged to contribute to our mission and vision. As a team member you will receive:

• Exceptional vacation leave plan
  • 15 days each year for the first 5 years of service,
  • 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service,
  • 21 days each year for 10+ years of service.
• 13 paid state holidays and 1 educational leave day.
• Sick leave accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month or 15 days each year.
• 3 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Choice from our healthcare plan options for you and your family, including support in the activation of a healthcare savings account.
• Dental, vision, life, dependent life, legal, and disability insurance program options.
• Healthcare and childcare spending accounts.
• Wellness incentive…