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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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.  The work requires travel within approximately a two-hour drive of Atlanta.  Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment. 

  

Benefits:  

 

·       Vacation 

o   15 days each year up to 5 years of service 

o   18 days each year from 5-10 years of service 

o   21 days each year for 10 + years of service 

·       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 

o   401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution 

o   Defined Benefit Pension Plan 

·       Available Insurance 

o   Health 

o   Dental 

o   Vision 

o   Legal 

o   Disability 

o   Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts 

o   Life & dependent life insurance 

·       Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer  

 

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. 

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.  .   

  

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Preferred Qualifications 

  

·       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. 

Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice psychology AND Two years of experience at the lower level Psychologist 2 (HCP141) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

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