Assistant Director of Forensic Services - Psychologist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Atlanta
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Doctorate degree in a related filed from an accredited college or university AND Three years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Master's degree in a related field from an
- Preferred Qualifications –Psychology license is a requirement for this position.
- Licensed Psychologist (Required) with substantial experience completing and supervising forensic psychological evaluations, providing and overseeing treatment programs for persons with severe persiste
- Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
- The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified ap
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Job Title:
Assistant Director of Forensic Services - PsychologistAgency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000005168Shift:
Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:
$95.400 - $112,700
Job Description:Assistant Forensic Director - Psychologist - Columbus, GA
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 within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services.
The main office for DBHDD is in downtown Atlanta.
This position is located at: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH) in Columbus, GA
WCGRH has inpatient treatment units for Adult Mental Health and Forensic care. The hospital can serve 154 Forensic and 40 Adult Mental Health patients for a total of 194 beds at any point in time. The hospital employs approximately 600 staff members.
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Forensic Director WCGRHJob Summary:
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Forensic Director.
The Assistant Forensic Director (AFD) supervises master’s level staff (Counselors, Recovery Team Facilitators, Treatment Mall Coordinator) who are responsible for planning and providing active treatment for individuals admitted to a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) hospital by order of a State or Superior Criminal Court to restore competency to stand trial, and teach necessary life-skills for those found not guilty by reason of insanity or civilly committed by a Court to allow for a safe return to the community. The AFD provides backup for the Hospital Forensic Director in supervising Forensic Psychologists and overseeing the Forensic Program at the hospital.