Forensic Psychologist – Community Forensic Services

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Assist outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals with forensic evaluations .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $95,400 - $112,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic mental health evaluations, including competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, while adhering to ethical guidelines and best practices in mental health treatment. Holds a Doctorate in Psychology and a valid Georgia license, with a strong foundation in abnormal and developmental psychology.

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Doctorate In Clinical PsychologyGeorgia License To Practice PsychologyForensic Mental Health EvaluationsKnowledge Of Malingering Assessment ToolsCompetency To Stand Trial Certification

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Hard Skills

Forensic Evaluation ReportsData Collection And AnalysisJuvenile Forensic EvaluationsIntellectual TestingPersonality Assessment

Soft Skills

SupervisionExpert Testimony

Certifications & Qualifications

Competency To Stand Trial Certification

Industry Keywords

Abnormal PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyForensic PsychologyEthical GuidelinesMental Health Treatment Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals with forensic evaluations
Float within assigned sections of the state
Complete face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations for competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk
Prepare forensic evaluation reports
Provide expert testimony
Collect and analyze data
Supervise as assigned
Complete juvenile forensic evaluations, including competency and waiver evaluations, as assigned
Travel to various areas of Georgia
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university
Current Georgia license to practice psychology; license may be temporary, provisional, or permanent
One year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent
Knowledge of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, pertinent statutes and case law related to forensic psychology
Knowledge of malingering assessment tools, intellectual testing, personality assessment, mental health treatment best practices, and ethical/professional guidelines
Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment
National and state background check required as a condition of employment
Current licensure enabling practice within the State of Georgia
May require drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Sick leave
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