Forensic Psychologist
Georgia Department of
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Psychologist at Georgia Regional Hospital At Savannah (please visit www.garegionalsavannah.com for more information). Note: 2 positions available.
Job Description:
Conduct court-ordered evaluations on adults
and/or juveniles and provide opinions regarding
competency to stand trial and/or criminal
responsibility. In inpatient units, they may
serve as a member of the multidisciplinary
treatment team, conduct risk assessments, and
make appropriate recommendations regarding
treatment and discharge planning for individuals
found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and
Incompetent to Stand Trial. Forensic
Psychologists are called to testify as expert
witnesses on pretrial and inpatient cases.
Entry Qualifications
A current Georgia license to practice psychology
(license may be temporary, provisional, or
permanent).
Must obtain the Relational, Conceptual, Technical, and Advanced Technical levels of MANDT certification by completion of new employee orientation, and must maintain this certification as a term and condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates, who in
addition to meeting the qualifications listed
above, possess the following:
Supervised training or experience in Forensic
Psychology, competency to stand trial and
criminal responsibility evaluations for the
court system, and in psychotherapeutic
intervention (some positions) with populations
with criminal justice involvement. Ph.D. in
Psychology. Current Georgia license in
Psychology. Experience in Forensic evaluations
of adults and/or children and adolescents. Valid
GA Driver’s License.
About the area
This position is located in
Savannah, Georgia.
Founded in 1733, Savannah is a city rich in history, charm and Southern hospitality. Savannah has one of the largest historic districts in the United States, with thousands of architecturally-significant buildings nestled under giant live oaks hung with Spanish moss.
Savannah captivates the suitors that come to call with her natural beauty, eccentric charm and traditional Southern Hospitality -- because Savannah is genteel, gracious and captivating. Savannah is the beautifully preserved hidden treasure of the Low Country. Come unlock the history, romance and beauty that lies within.
Savannah is situated at the mouth of the Savannah River, which forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina. The area has a large network of rivers and creeks. The Intracoastal Waterway runs along the east coast, much of which is comprised of ecologically vital marshes.
Savannah is approximately 250 miles southeast of Atlanta and only 90 miles north of Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia.
About the hospital
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah serves
over 2000 people annually and works with people
of all ages with a variety of psychiatric
diagnoses. We are working towards a
recovery-based environment serving to help
people reach their highest potential.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary based on
education and experience (PG 019 $52,172.55 -
$91,137.94) , we offer a generous
benefits package that includes employee
retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid
holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental,
vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Closing date
Position is open until filled.
Applying for this
job:
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume
(in Microsoft Word format), to:
grhs_hr@dhr.state.ga.us
To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following as your email subject: Forensic Psychologist
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, a criminal background check and reference check.
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.
DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
