Adult Mental Health Psychologist – Decatur, GA
Decatur, GAJob Summary:
In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting, serving adults with severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, and interpersonal challenges. Your primary responsibilities will include providing psychological assessments, behavioral interventions, individual therapy, and group interventions to support the recovery of the people we serve.-life balance and job satisfaction. 5. Immediate Opportunity: We are actively looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Don’t miss out on the chance to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in mental health recovery! About Us: Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta is situated on 174 acres in DeKalb County, about three miles from the city of Atlanta. Our three major program areas include Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities with a catchment area that includes all of metro Atlanta and extends to the northwestern state borders. We take pride in our commitment to providing exceptional care to diverse populations from underserved communities. We foster a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment, encouraging psychologists from diverse backgrounds to apply. Job Description: In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting, serving adults with severe mentalillness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, and interpersonal challenges. Your primary responsibilities will include providing psychological assessments, behavioral interventions, individual therapy, and group interventions to support the recovery of the people we serve. Preferred Qualifications: • Competency in providing services to diverse clients • Experience working with psychiatric inpatients and individuals with Serious Mental Illness • Excellent writing and organizational skills • Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams • Proficiency in psychological assessment Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package as part of the Total Rewards initiative. Our benefits program is designed to improve the quality of your work environment, enhance job satisfaction, and promote work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plans, 13 paid holidays, 15 vacation days and 15 days of sick leave, and more. To learn more about our benefits, visit our website: https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits Employment Requirements: To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees and the individuals we serve, specific positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure, and certifications. Current licenses enabling practice within the State of Georgia are essential. As per state law, a national and state background check is required for this type of employment. Join our Team: DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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. Join us at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta and be part of a transformative journey towards effective psychological treatments for individuals with serious mental illness. Together, we can make a lasting impact on mental health recovery! B9876
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 AND One year of experience at the lower level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Competency in providing services to diverse clients
• Experience working with psychiatric inpatients and individuals with Serious Mental Illness
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in psychological assessment