Clinical Evaluator- Hourly (Part-Time)
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- Jan 02, 2025 Post Date
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 located in downtown Atlanta.
Job Description
Title Clinical Evaluator
Department(s) Sexual Offender Risk Review Board (SORRB)
Reports to Executive Director
Position Part Time: 29 hours/week
Title Clinical Evaluator
Department(s) Sexual Offender Risk Review Board (SORRB)
Reports to Executive Director
Position Part Time: 29 hours/week
Job summary
Conduct a legislatively guided risk assessment, using available documentation and research based actuarials to determine the risk a sex offender living in Georgia poses to the community.
Conduct a legislatively guided risk assessment, using available documentation and research based actuarials to determine the risk a sex offender living in Georgia poses to the community.
Summary of essential job functions
Review documentation and summarize the information in report form. Contact agencies to obtain information about a sex offender if necessary. Pull information from Department of Corrections and Community Supervision databases. Complete the Static-99R and Static02R. Determine a sexual offender’s overall risk based on all information reviewed. Complete a satisfactory number of reports per month. Have the ability to justify your determined risk level to the Board.
Review documentation and summarize the information in report form. Contact agencies to obtain information about a sex offender if necessary. Pull information from Department of Corrections and Community Supervision databases. Complete the Static-99R and Static02R. Determine a sexual offender’s overall risk based on all information reviewed. Complete a satisfactory number of reports per month. Have the ability to justify your determined risk level to the Board.
Minimum qualifications
Working towards a Bachelor's degree in the field of Criminal Justice, Psychology, Counseling or related field and working towards a Master's degree. Possess above average writing skills.
Preferred qualifications
Master’s degree in the field of behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Criminal Justice) with 2 years’ experience specializing in the field of sex offenders; OR Bachelor’s degree in the field of behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Criminal Justice) with at least 4 years’ experience specializing in the field of sex offenders. Have knowledge of the Static-99R, Static-02R, and dynamic risk factors. Possess above average writing skills.
Master’s degree in the field of behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Criminal Justice) with 2 years’ experience specializing in the field of sex offenders; OR Bachelor’s degree in the field of behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Criminal Justice) with at least 4 years’ experience specializing in the field of sex offenders. Have knowledge of the Static-99R, Static-02R, and dynamic risk factors. Possess above average writing skills.
Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:
- Drug Screening
- TB Evaluation
- Annual Influenza*
*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
