The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Psychology Fellow at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of a licensed forensic psychologist, providing clinical and forensic psychological services to an inpatient program of 40 AMH and 154 Secure beds (male and female), an outpatient pre-trial referral program, and a conditional release program for persons acquitted as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, with the following specialties: Conduct court-ordered evaluations and expert testimony to State, Superior and Juvenile courts, as needed, regarding opinions of competency to stand trial and degree of criminal responsibility (i.e., sanity); Supervises assigned inpatient clinical staff, as able and needed; Conduct violence risk assessments and other clinical or forensic psychological evaluations; Provide group and/or individual psychotherapy with forensic inpatients or outpatients, as needed; and, Other clinical/forensic psychological services as able and needed.
Job Responsibilities:
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Consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals in order to identify symptoms, to make diagnoses, and to develop approaches to treatment
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Counsels individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior and/or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment
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Develops and implements individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy
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Discusses the treatment of problems with clients
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Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments, and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, then modify plans and diagnoses as necessary
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Identifies psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials
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Interacts with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment
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Observes individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment
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Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories, by interviewing individuals, couples, or families, and by reviewing records
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Provides occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans
This position is located at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta located in Decatur, Georgia.
Benefits
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Vacation
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15 days each year up to 5 years of service
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18 days each year from 5-10 years of service
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21 days each year for 10 + years of service
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Sick Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
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Holidays – the state of Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
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Retirement
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401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
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Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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Available Insurance
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Health
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Dental
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Vision
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Legal
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Disability
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Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
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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.
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Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university AND completion of an APA-approved psychology internship.
Additional Information
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- Requisition ID: HEA096W
- Number of Openings: 1
- Advertised Salary: $81,000
- Shift: Day Job
- Posting End Date: Aug 26, 2026
