Psychologist (Contract/Part Time)- Savannah RYDC- Savannah, GA (CCR)

Job Summary:Under broad supervision, evaluates behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disorders for justice-involved youth placed in secure residential facilities. Applies theory relating to behavior and mental processes to formulate and administer treatment programs as a clinical member of a multidisciplinary team. Helps youth work toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social functioning.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Conduct diagnostic evaluationsProvide clinical supervision to behavioral health staffEvaluate and monitor mental health clinical services to ensure they are being delivered they are being delivered in accordance with professional standardsProvide clinical treatment services to youth, including individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational programmingProvide consultation and/or crisis intervention for youth who present emergent issues that pose a potential risk to themselves or othersProvide clinical education, consultation and leadership for staff who work in secure residential facilitiesProvide on-call remote consultation.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.Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience working with justice involved youth in residential treatment settings,• Experience providing clinical supervision to treatment staff,• Training and experience in trauma-focused interventionsTHIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENTTHIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLEPLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.