Forensic Psychologist – Community Forensic Services

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Tele-work as a field psychologist in various parts of Georgia for the Office of Forensic Services .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJunior💰 $95,400 - $112,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic psychology, including conducting competency to stand trial evaluations, preparing forensic reports, and providing expert testimony. Holds a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and possesses a current Georgia license to practice psychology.

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Doctorate Degree In Clinical PsychologyCurrent Georgia License To Practice PsychologyForensic Mental Health EvaluationsExpert Testimony ExperienceSupervision Of Psychology Graduate Students

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Hard Skills

Forensic EvaluationsData Collection And AnalysisMalingering Assessment ToolsIntellectual TestingPersonality AssessmentViolence Risk AssessmentsCompetency To Stand Trial EvaluationsCriminal Responsibility EvaluationsJuvenile Forensic EvaluationsForensic Report Preparation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Competency To Stand Trial Certification

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Forensic PsychologyAbnormal PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyEthical GuidelinesMental Health Treatment Best PracticesPertinent Statutes And Case LawBackground CheckDrug ScreeningTB EvaluationAnnual Influenza Vaccination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Tele-work as a field psychologist in various parts of Georgia for the Office of Forensic Services
Float within assigned sections of the state
Assist outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals in completing forensic evaluations
Complete face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations for competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk
Prepare forensic reports
Provide expert testimony
Collect and analyze data
Supervise others
Complete 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 degree 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, 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 as a condition of employment
Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia
May require drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination
One year of experience working as an inpatient psychologist (preferred)
Completion of a 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)
Experience testifying in criminal forensic mental health matters on at least 10 occasions (preferred)
Experience completing at least five violence risk assessments using the HCR-20 and PCL-R (preferred)
Experience supervising psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, or licensed psychologists (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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