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Clinical-Forensic Psychologist

The Columbus Organization
Decatur, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Description

Clinical / Forensic Psychologist

Decatur, GA

Inpatient

If you have "Georgia On Your Mind" then have we got an opportunity for you! The Columbus Organization is expanding its team of Psychologists in the "Peachtree State" and invites you to be part of an amazing team of psychologists at

an inpatient mental health facility in Decatur, GA.

Columbus offers a highly competitive annual salary plus sign-on bonus complimented by a fully loaded benefits package.

We hope the next chapter in your career is with Columbus - a family of employees that treats everyone with dignity and respect, share a passion for supporting the mental / behavioral health community, and do everything in our power to help people achieve their meaningful-life goals.

Salary Range : Highly Competitive

Sign-On Bonus : Yes

City, State : Decatur, GA

Relocation Assistance : Available

Shift Times : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Generous Time Off

Full-Time

Benefits Offered :

  • Cigna Medical / Dental / Prescription Insurance
  • Reimbursement for Licensure / Certification
  • Vision Care
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • Life Insurance with Buy-Up Option
  • Travel Stipend
  • Full Malpractice Insurance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Short / Long Term Disability
  • Generous Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Accident / Hospital / Cancer Plans
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Advocacy Program

Facility Physical Environment : 300 licensed, accredited inpatient beds in three major program areas : Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities. This position falls within Forensic Services.

Essential Duties : Under supervision of the hospital's Forensic Director, successful candidates will be responsible for the completion of criminal forensic evaluations and the treatment of criminal defendants.

Other Responsibilities :

  • Conducts face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to answer questions of competency to stand trial and / or criminal responsibility.
  • Conducts forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing on individuals admitted to an inpatient forensic unit.
  • Completes comprehensive annual reviews and develops opinions regarding the need for civil commitment.
  • Provides expert witness testimony as a neutral friend to the court.
  • Participation on the recovery planning (treatment) team including participation in the development of individualized recovery (treatment) plans.
  • Facilitation of group treatment, psycho-educational interventions, and other individualized therapies.
  • Creation and implementation of behavioral plans.
  • Documentation of treatment progress.
  • Clinical supervision of master's level mental health counselors as well as doctoral trainees. GRHA trains practicum students, interns in our APA-accredited internship program, and postdoctoral trainees
  • Related work as assigned.

    • Qualifications :

  • Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university.
  • Current Georgia license to practice psychology.
  • Successful candidates should also possess knowledge of abnormal psychology, pertinent legal statutes and case law related to the practice of forensic psychology, malingering assessment tools, intellectual testing, personality assessment, experience providing group therapy, experience on an interdisciplinary team, best practices in mental health treatment, and ethical / professional guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology.

    • About the Company : The Columbus Organization is a team committed to your professional success. As a leading national provider of health care professionals focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental, and behavioral health challenges, we invite you to take your career to a whole new level with The Columbus Organization. Whether your interest is in community, facility, or school-based settings, The Columbus Organization offers job opportunities that are right for you.

    If you have already found the perfect job but know of someone who is still looking, Columbus offers a $1000 referral bonus for successful referrals.

    The Columbus Organization

    Because Everyone Deserves A Meaningful Life"

    We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

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