Forensic Psychologist – Community Forensic Services

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Complete face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting forensic mental health evaluations, including competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility assessments, while adhering to ethical guidelines and best practices in forensic psychology. Proficient in preparing forensic reports and providing expert testimony, with a strong foundation in abnormal and developmental psychology.

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Doctorate In Clinical PsychologyGeorgia License To Practice PsychologyForensic Mental Health EvaluationsCompetency To Stand Trial CertificationSupervision Of Psychology Personnel

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Hard Skills

Forensic Report PreparationData Collection And AnalysisMalingering Assessment ToolsIntellectual TestingPersonality AssessmentMental Health Treatment Best PracticesViolence Risk AssessmentsHCR-20PCL-RExpert Testimony

Soft Skills

Supervisory SkillsInterpersonal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Competency To Stand Trial CertificationCurrent Georgia Psychology License

Industry Keywords

Forensic PsychologyCriminal ResponsibilityAbnormal PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyEthical GuidelinesProfessional GuidelinesJuvenile Forensic EvaluationsBackground CheckDrug ScreeningTB Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk
Prepare forensic reports
Provide expert testimony
Collect and analyze data
Supervise psychology personnel and trainees
Assist outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals with forensic evaluations
Float within assigned sections of the state
Conduct juvenile forensic evaluations, including competency and waiver evaluations, as assigned
Travel regularly 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 for forensic psychology
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 as a condition of employment
Current licenses enabling practice within the State of Georgia
May be required to complete drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination
Preferred: one year of inpatient psychologist experience
Preferred: predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship focused on criminal forensic psychology
Preferred: five years of post-licensure experience conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations
Preferred: testimony in criminal forensic mental health matters on at least 10 occasions
Preferred: at least five violence risk assessments using HCR-20 and PCL-R
Preferred: supervision of psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, or licensed psychologists

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Work/life balance programs through Total Rewards
Potential evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications as applicable
Limited exemptions for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs regarding influenza vaccination