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Forensic Psychologist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a doctoral degree in psychology. Employers in criminal justice, federal agencies, and hospital systems regularly sponsor H-1B visa petitions for this role. The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives every day while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
Job Title:
Forensic Psychologist - Hourly
Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007849
Shift:
Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$92.00 PER HOUR
Job Description:
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 in downtown Atlanta.
NOTE: This is a hybrid position with regular travel required within an area of the state of Georgia.
Job Summary:
This posting is for a field psychologist position tele-working in Savannah/Chatham Co and surrounding counties: Ogeechee, Eastern, Atlantic, Brunswick, Waycross and surrounding geographic area. Office of Forensic Services Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outpatient Forensic Psychologist. Under supervision of the Community Forensic Director, the successful candidates float within assigned sections of the state and will be responsible for assisting outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals in the completion of forensic evaluations.
Knowledge of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, pertinent statutes and case law related to the practice of forensic psychology, malingering assessment tools, intellectual testing, personality assessment, best practices in mental health treatment, and ethical/professional guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology is required.
Job duties include the completion of face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk; report preparation; expert testimony; data collection and analysis; supervision; and related work as assigned. Juvenile forensic (competency, waiver, etc.) evaluations may also be assigned. The work requires travel to various areas of the state. Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment. Other duties as assigned.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
BASIC 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 AND one year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience working as an inpatient psychologist.
- Completion of a predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship, or both with a focus on the practice of criminal forensic psychology.
- Five years of post-licensure experience conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations.
- Experience testifying in criminal forensic mental health matters on at least 10 occasions.
- Experience completing at least five violence risk assessments using the HCR-20 and PCL-R.
- Experience supervising psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, or licensed psychologists.
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.
This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
INTRODUCTION
Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives every day while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
Job Title:
Forensic Psychologist - Hourly
Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007849
Shift:
Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$92.00 PER HOUR
Job Description:
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 in downtown Atlanta.
NOTE: This is a hybrid position with regular travel required within an area of the state of Georgia.
Job Summary:
This posting is for a field psychologist position tele-working in Savannah/Chatham Co and surrounding counties: Ogeechee, Eastern, Atlantic, Brunswick, Waycross and surrounding geographic area. Office of Forensic Services Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outpatient Forensic Psychologist. Under supervision of the Community Forensic Director, the successful candidates float within assigned sections of the state and will be responsible for assisting outpatient evaluation teams and inpatient forensic hospitals in the completion of forensic evaluations.
Knowledge of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, pertinent statutes and case law related to the practice of forensic psychology, malingering assessment tools, intellectual testing, personality assessment, best practices in mental health treatment, and ethical/professional guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology is required.
Job duties include the completion of face-to-face forensic mental health evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk; report preparation; expert testimony; data collection and analysis; supervision; and related work as assigned. Juvenile forensic (competency, waiver, etc.) evaluations may also be assigned. The work requires travel to various areas of the state. Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment. Other duties as assigned.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
BASIC 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 AND one year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience working as an inpatient psychologist.
- Completion of a predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship, or both with a focus on the practice of criminal forensic psychology.
- Five years of post-licensure experience conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations.
- Experience testifying in criminal forensic mental health matters on at least 10 occasions.
- Experience completing at least five violence risk assessments using the HCR-20 and PCL-R.
- Experience supervising psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, or licensed psychologists.
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.
This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Forensic Psychologist
Verify your licensure transfers across states
State psychology licensure requirements vary, and your H-1B petition must reflect the state where you'll actually practice. Confirm reciprocity or endorsement rules before your employer files, since a mismatch between your license and work location can trigger an RFE.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals affiliated with universities, federal agencies like the Bureau of Prisons, and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. Forensic Psychologist openings at these employers don't depend on the April registration window.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself before salary discussions so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Build your specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS scrutinizes Forensic Psychologist petitions closely because the role spans law, psychology, and clinical practice. Gather your doctoral transcripts, internship records, and any court-recognized expert witness credentials before your employer starts the I-129 filing.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Forensic Psychologist roles by employers who have filed H-1B petitions in your specialty. That filing history confirms the employer understands the sponsorship process, reducing delays at the offer stage.
Clarify supervision requirements with your employer
Some forensic psychology roles require postdoctoral supervised hours for full licensure. If you're still accumulating hours, confirm your employer can structure the H-1B position around a supervised role, since the petition must reflect your actual duties and qualifications at time of filing.
H-1B Visa Forensic Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Forensic Psychologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Forensic Psychologist positions typically require a doctoral degree in psychology, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The key is that your employer's job description must explicitly require a doctorate in a directly related field, not just prefer one. If the posting accepts any bachelor's degree, USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation classification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Forensic Psychologists?
Federal agencies, state forensic hospitals, correctional systems, university-affiliated medical centers, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Many of these employers hold cap-exempt status, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery window. You can filter by employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does state psychology licensure affect my H-1B petition?
Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific worksite state, and USCIS expects you to hold or be eligible for licensure in that state. If you're licensed in a different state, your employer's attorney needs to address the licensing pathway in the petition. Some states require additional supervised hours or exams that can affect your start date.
Can I work at multiple court or agency locations on one H-1B petition?
Forensic Psychologists often consult across facilities, courthouses, or detention centers. Each worksite may require a separate Labor Condition Application if it's in a different metropolitan statistical area. Your employer must file the appropriate LCA amendments before you begin work at any new location, and USCIS can audit compliance through worksite inspections.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from a private practice to a government agency?
Changing employers requires a new H-1B petition filed by the new employer before you start work, unless your new employer is a federal agency exempt from standard H-1B cap rules. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, under portability rules, provided you've maintained valid status.