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Job Title:
Assistant Director of Forensic Services - Psychologist Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000005168 Shift:
Day (United States of America) Compensation Details:
$95.400 - $112,700
Job Description:
Assistant Forensic Director - Psychologist - Columbus, GA
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services.
The main office for DBHDD is in downtown Atlanta.
This position is located at: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH) in Columbus, GA
WCGRH has inpatient treatment units for Adult Mental Health and Forensic care. The hospital can serve 154 Forensic and 40 Adult Mental Health patients for a total of 194 beds at any point in time. The hospital employs approximately 600 staff members.
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Forensic Director WCGRH
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Forensic Director.
The Assistant Forensic Director (AFD) supervises master’s level staff (Counselors, Recovery Team Facilitators, Treatment Mall Coordinator) who are responsible for planning and providing active treatment for individuals admitted to a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) hospital by order of a State or Superior Criminal Court to restore competency to stand trial, and teach necessary life-skills for those found not guilty by reason of insanity or civilly committed by a Court to allow for a safe return to the community. The AFD provides backup for the Hospital Forensic Director in supervising Forensic Psychologists and overseeing the Forensic Program at the hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Forensic Director, oversees the clinical operations of three inpatient forensic psychiatric units, including supervising team facilitators, counselors, and treatment mall staff, monitoring for active treatment, auditing recovery plans for compliance with identified standards and expectations, providing immediate back up to the Forensic Director, and performing clinical duties as indicated.
Completes assigned forensic psychological evaluations (competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, risk assessment, psychological) and assists the Forensic Director in reviewing Forensic Psychologist quality on these reports.
Reviews Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Guidelines implemented on the Forensic units for appropriateness, consulting with the Positive Behavior Support team when indicated
Assists the Forensic Director in reviewing incoming court orders for admission, civil commitment, privileges, and release of individuals for parameters within the mission of DBHDD, resolving any conflicts; arranging admissions of individuals with a forensic legal status and managing any waitlists for admissions; monitoring for correct data entry of legal statuses; overseeing the Team Leader ’ s operation of three community integration homes; and providing education to the courts served regarding the forensic program at the hospital.
Participation in the APA-Accredited Psychology Internship Program through supervision, provision of…