Juvenile Forensic Psychologist.

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.

Benefits :

Vacation

o15 days each year up to 5 years of service

o18 days each year from 5-10 years of service

o21 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

o401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution

oDefined Benefit Pension Plan

• Available Insurance

oHealth

oDental

oVision

oLegal

oDisability

oHealthcare & Childcare spending accounts

oLife & 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.