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Psychologist AMH – Hourly/Weekend – Decatur, GA

Decatur, GA

The position involves working in coordination with multi-disciplinary treatment teams in an inpatient setting with adults, involved with the criminal justice system. Primary responsibilities of the psychologist include completion of competency to stand trial evaluations, criminal responsibility, and violence risk assessments as well as completion of annual comprehensive reviews and court testimony as required. Duties may also include participation in the post-doctoral psychology fellowship program through supervision, provision of didactics, and administrative and organizational functions.

Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice psychology AND One year of experience at the lower level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience serving psychiatric inpatients and individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams
• Experience providing psychological assessment
• Experience providing group interventions
• Competency in service provision with diverse clients