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Outpatient Forensic Program Associate

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State of Georgia

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • Atlanta
  • 1hr left

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  • You need a high school diploma/GED and 2 years of experience, plus potential evaluations/vaccinations like drug screening and TB evaluation.
  • You will prepare cases for psychological evaluations, manage documentation, schedule appointments, track timelines, and distribute evaluations to courts and attorneys.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and prepare cases for psychological evaluations.
  • Pretrial Evaluations
  • Create defendant forensic file containing the following:
  • Court order for evaluation (review to ensure the referral is appropriate)
  • Complete referral information
  • Police Report / Indictment / Accusation
  • Obtain missing documents
  • Check AVATAR to see if there was prior involvement with the individual
  • Request and receive school, medical and mental health records, as appropriate
  • Verify location of defendant (bond or jail) and set up appointment for psychologist - confirm contact information is accurate
  • Send notifications to defendant and attorney/referral source
  • Confirm appointment the business day or 2 before the appointment to ensure the defendant/youth is still at the location.
  • Communicate with court/referral source regarding status of evaluations and with regard to problems scheduling
  • Request and receive additional records as needed (Release of Information)
  • Score psychological tests, if requested
  • Receive and distribute completed psychological evaluations
  • Email/fax to judge and attorney
  • Enter evaluation into Avatar, SharePoint, Felix
  • File completed evaluations/charts
  • Restoration Cases
  • Notify Community Forensic Director, Forensic Community Coordinator, and psychologist when new restoration order is received
  • Ensure all needed documentation is on SharePoint as well as case file
  • Collect any additional/needed documents
  • Track timeline for re-evaluation of defendants
  • Update / maintain Felix
  • Set up appointment between defendant and psychologist
  • Receive and distribute completed psychological evaluations
  • Email/fax to judge and attorneys
  • Enter evaluation into Avatar, SharePoint, Felix
  • File completed evaluations/charts
  • Ensure an FCC is assigned for defendants on the hospital waiting list longer than 6 months
  • Annual Reviews (for defendants monitored in the community)
  • Notify Community Forensic Director and Forensic Community Coordinator when new case or court order is received
  • Verify Felix is accurate and up to date
  • Verify all needed documentation is on SharePoint
  • Request needed information from discharging hospital
  • Track annual reviews
  • Notify FCC and psychologist one-month in advance of up-coming reports
  • Assist with scheduling when requested
  • Enter evaluation into Felix and upload to SharePoint
  • Receive and distribute completed psychological evaluations
  • Email/fax to judge and attorneys

FAQs

What is the role of an Outpatient Forensic Program Associate?

The Outpatient Forensic Program Associate assists in managing cases for psychological evaluations, including preparing defendant files, scheduling appointments, and distributing completed evaluations, all under the leadership of a Community Forensic Director.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Responsibilities include preparing cases for evaluations, verifying defendant details, requesting and receiving records, scoring psychological tests, maintaining records, and tracking annual reviews.

What qualifications are required for this job?

A high school diploma or GED is required along with two years of job-related experience.

Are there any vaccination requirements for this position?

Yes, certain evaluations and vaccinations may be required, including drug screening and annual influenza vaccination, with limited exemptions for medical or religious reasons.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees are offered health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and programs aimed at improving work-life balance.

What is the work schedule for this position?

This position is a day job, with specific shift times to be determined by the hiring agency.

Is there a background check required for this job?

Yes, a national and state background check is a condition of employment for this position.

How does the application process work for this position?

Interested applicants must submit their applications; however, due to the volume of applications, the agency is unable to provide application status updates. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps.

When does the application period close for this position?

The application period is set to close on December 27, 2024, or as soon as a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Is this position open to all individuals regardless of background?

Yes, DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of various protected characteristics.

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State of Georgia

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Mission & Purpose

Georgia on my Mind is not just the state song --  it's the Governor's job description. Consisting of the Governor, his Cabinet, and various executive agencies, Georgia's Executive branch is responsible for implementing policy and enforcing legislation on the statewide level. The Governor's Cabinet includes the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and the Attorney General, in addition to a number of other elected officials. As the chief official in the executive branch, the Governor is vested with a number of powers and duties in the government scheme including proposing new programs and state laws, proposing a state budget, signing or vetoing legislation, and appointing members of various state boards.