Forensic Program Director - Psychologist – Savannah, GA 🔍 Georgia - Chatham - Savannah (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/64699/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New 📁 (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/healthcare-opportunities-at-team-georgia-17) Healthcare 💼 Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD 📅    6 days ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts DBHDD operates five hospitals, located in Augusta, Columbus, Decatur, Milledgeville, and Savannah. The hospitals are a vital part of DBHDD’s continuum of care, offering inpatient adult mental health and forensic services. People in adult mental health services receive comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessments from which an individual recovery plan is developed. Treatments include supportive psychotherapy, a comprehensive array of group therapies, and medication for the treatment of mental health conditions. When an individual is ready for discharge, hospital staff work with the individual’s support network and DBHDD’s network of community-based providers to facilitate continuity of care. Individuals in forensic programs have been referred by the courts for inpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment because they have been found either incompetent to stand trial (IST) or not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) due to a mental illness. DBHDD’s role with individuals who have been found IST is to treat their mental illness and attempt to restore them to legal competence, so that they can continue with their legal proceedings. For those individuals who cannot be restored to competence or who have been adjudicated NGRI, the courts mandate them to the custody of DBHDD for long-term treatment. The courts decide if an individual in forensic services is eligible to be released from DBHDD’s care. Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah (GRHS) Welcome to Savannah Embrace the charm of winter in Savannah, GA. Stroll beneath drapes of Spanish moss as the crisp air nips at your nose. Warm up in cozy cafes and sip steaming lattes while the historic streets hum with life outside. Explore the city's rich past with fewer crowds and enjoy the slower pace that makes Savannah a dreamy winter retreat. From the enchanting glow of the Historic Landmark District dressed in holiday decor to the tranquil beauty of Forsyth Park dusted in petite frost, experience the magic of the season in the Hostess City of the South, cloaked in endless sunshine. For more information on Savannah, check this site. Visit Savannah | The Official Guide to Savannah, GA (https://visitsavannah.com/) Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS) is a state-funded multi-service facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The hospital provides quality care to mentally ill adults and individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities from its 34-county catchment area in Southeast Georgia. GRHS opened in December of 1970 with a design to decentralize mental health services in the state and treat people nearer to their homes and families. The hospital provides evaluation and treatment to clients needing care. The hospital's admitting office is a psychiatric emergency receiving facility open 24 hours a day. GRHS forensic services provides inpatient forensic services to 125 individuals across 4 units. Three units focus on restoration to competency to stand trial and inpatient mental health services to court committed individuals with forensic status. GRHS operates a step-down unit focusing on assisting individuals with the development of skills such as education, employment and community/ daily living skills to support smooth and successful transition to the community. GRHS is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The adult admitting unit is certified for Medicare reimbursements by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). GRHS Mission: Provide and promote local accessibility and choice of services and programs for individuals, families and communities through partnerships, in order to create a sustainable, self-sufficient and resilient life in the community. GRHS Vision: Every person who participates in our services leads a satisfying, independent life with dignity and respect. GRHS Values: As an organization, there is an expectation that: We will be consumer centered We will continuously strive to improve We will be respectful of those we serve and each other We will be accountable for how we do our jobs and how we utilize our resources We are seeking a Forensic Program Director - Psychologist – Savannah, GA Job Description: • Develop and implement related policies and procedures. • Assists in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the delivery of health services. • Monitors and evaluates the GRHS Forensic Services Program. • Directs subordinate managers and staff. Assures that treatment/discharge planning, risk assessment, forensic evaluations are clinically appropriate and completed in a timely manner • Develops long and short-term goals for Forensic Services and participates in the agency’s strategic and operational planning. Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges health care employees. • Maintains awareness of advances in forensic psychology and psychiatric care. • Oversees the planning, development, scheduling, and implementation of health care programs and activities. • Participates in the development and administration of budgets. • Performs community assessments and develops policies and plans based on data collection, activity reports, planning documents, program plans and objectives. • Plans and organizes program structure and policies to meet organizational and programmatic objectives. • Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the unit(s) to provide continuous active treatment to the patients served. • Sets priorities and implements goals and objectives to meet or resolve identified programmatic inefficiencies. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in an applied psychology degree and license to practice psychology in the State of Georgia. Degree in Clinical Psychology and training and experience in forensic psychology. 5 years of experience in the field of forensic psychology and 5 years of experience in management of psychological or forensic psychological services. Forensic experience required. Benefits: • Vacation: 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service • Sick Leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year) • Holidays: the state of Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays • Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Available Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance • Tax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; Childcare We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer. More information on our benefits can be found at this site. Benefits | Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/organization/be-informed/careers/benefits) Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. B9876 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 Three years of experience at the lower level Psychologist 3 (HCP142) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: HEA09TG + Number of Openings: 1 + Advertised Salary: $124,000 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Mar 31, 2025