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 10/8/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJunior💰 $95,400 - $112,700 per yearWebsite

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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 legal standards. Proficient in preparing detailed forensic evaluation reports and providing expert testimony in legal settings.

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Doctorate In Clinical PsychologyGeorgia License To Practice PsychologyForensic Evaluation ReportingCompetency To Stand Trial CertificationKnowledge Of Forensic Psychology

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Hard Skills

Forensic Mental Health EvaluationsData Collection And AnalysisMalingering Assessment ToolsIntellectual TestingPersonality AssessmentAbnormal PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyMental Health Treatment Best Practices

Soft Skills

SupervisionExpert Testimony

Certifications & Qualifications

Competency To Stand Trial Certification

Industry Keywords

Forensic PsychologyCriminal ResponsibilityViolence Risk AssessmentEthical GuidelinesProfessional Licensure

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 evaluation reports
Provide expert testimony
Collect and analyze data
Supervise others
Assist outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals with forensic evaluations
Float within assigned sections of Georgia
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 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
Ability to complete required national and state background checks
Ability to meet required evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure, and certifications
Current licenses enabling practice within the State of Georgia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Total Rewards programs designed to improve work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance