Jessica Britt-Thomas
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior: Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Family Medicine
Bio
Dr. Jessica Britt-Thomas is an Associate Professor with dual appointments with the Departments of Family and Community Medicine and Psychiatry and Health Behavior. Dr. Britt-Thomas is the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health in the Family and Community Medicine Outpatient Clinic. She is also the Associate Training Director for the AU/MCG Doctoral Psychology Internship Program. She received her BA in Psychology from Auburn University and her MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology) from Palo Alto University. Dr. Britt-Thomas completed a predoctoral internship at Napa State Hospital, during which she completed major rotations in neuropsych forensic evaluations, Competency Restoration & NGRI evaluations, violence risk assessment and treatment, and comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) psychology through the partnership between Augusta University and East Central State Hospital with an expanded focus on neuropsychological and forensic assessment with acute populations.
- (706) 721-6672
- Family Medicine
Education
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Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Palo Alto College, 2017
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MS, Clinical Psychology
Palo Alto College, 2014
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BA, Psychology, General
Auburn University, 2010
Certifications
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AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE INTERJURISDICTIONAL TELEPSYCHOLOGY AUTHORIZATION
PsyPact, 2022
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Primary Care Behavioral Health Program
2022
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2019National Register Health Service Psychologist #56477, Status: Active
National Register Health Service Psychologist , 2019
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PSYC
GA Processional Licensing BRD, 2018
Awards & Honors
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AU/MCG “Woman Who Inspires” Recipient
The Office for Faculty Success, 2023 Women In Medicine Month Campaign , 2023
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Faculty Inclusive Excellence Initiative Recipient, Funding $5000 Augusta University
FIEI, 2023
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Systemic barriers to health care among sexual minoritized women in the southeastern United States, 2025
Manuscript
- A Scoping Review of Institutional Policies and Recommendations for Trans Inpatient Mental Health Care, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Predicting Violence Risk and Recidivism in Female Parolees: A State-Wide Sample, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The availability and utility of services to address risk factors for recidivism among justice-involved veterans, 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Transitioning from detoxification to substance use disorders treatment Facilitators and barriers, 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dr. Britt-Thomas' publications span in LGBTQ+, forensics, substance abuse, and neuropsychology. Current clinical focuses are integrated behavioral medicine in primary care and underserved populations with comorbid mental health and chronic medical conditions.
Department Service
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Applicant Selection Committee /AU/MCG Doctoral Psychology Internship
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Diversity Equity Inclusion Department Committee
2021 - 2023
Role: Committee Chair
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Augusta University Faculty Senate Curriculum and Academic Policies
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Applicant Selection Committee ABPP Waived Forensic Psychology Fellowship, Augusta University/ East Central Regional Hospital
2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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External Forensic Review Board/Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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APA Office of Health and Health Care Financing Advisory Group: Integrated Specialty Care Advisory Group
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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2022 - 2023
Role: Officer, Other Officer
Public Service
