Full Job Description
Job Title:
Forensic Director - Psychologist - GRHS
Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID:
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$124,000 PLUS BENEFITS
Job Description:
Join a Mission-Driven Team in Historic Savannah, GA
Now Hiring: Forensic Program Director - Licensed Psychologist
Location: Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS)
Your Role: Forensic Program Director (Psychologist)
As Forensic Program Director, you will provide clinical and administrative leadership to GRHS's forensic units, ensuring high-quality care, legal compliance, and innovative program development. You'll oversee multidisciplinary teams, develop policies, and drive strategies that support client recovery and community reintegration.
Key Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day operations of forensic inpatient services
• Oversee clinical treatment, discharge planning, and competency restoration efforts
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate program staff and managers
• Design and implement evidence-based policies and procedures
• Monitor quality of care and outcomes across forensic units
• Engage in strategic planning, budget oversight, and accreditation efforts
• Stay current on legal and clinical trends in forensic psychology
Qualifications
Minimum:
• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)
• Georgia license to practice psychology (temporary, provisional, or permanent)
• 3+ years of experience at the Psychologist 3 level or equivalent
Preferred:
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Georgia license to practice psychology
• 5+ years of forensic psychology experience
• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience in forensic or psychological services
• Specialized training in forensic mental health
• Proven expertise in competency restoration and forensic evaluation
Benefits You Can Count On
We value your contributions with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Generous Paid Time Off:
• 15-21 vacation days annually based on tenure
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 days of sick leave
• Retirement Plans:
• 401(k) with employer match
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Insurance Options:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, legal, and disability
• Additional Perks:
• Tax-deferred healthcare & childcare spending accounts
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Continuing education opportunities available for highly qualified candidates.
Our Mission at GRHS
To provide and promote local accessibility to quality services and community-based partnerships-helping every person we serve lead a satisfying, independent life with dignity and respect.
Ready to Lead the Future of Forensic Mental Health in Georgia?
Don't miss the opportunity to build a legacy of healing and progress in one of Georgia's flagship mental health hospitals.
Apply today - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will close once a strong candidate pool has been established
Note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of national and state background checks.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university, current Georgia license to practice psychology, and three (3) years of experience at the lower level Psychologist 3 (HCP142) or equivalent. --Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
