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Psychiatrist – GRHA

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking
qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Psychiatrist at Georgia Regional Hospital ?
Atlanta, located in Decatur, Georgia. Job Description

Treat inpatient forensic patients; conduct clinical assessments; prescribe medication; handle
medical emergencies; document progress notes; develop treatment plans and transition planning;
develop after-discharge care plans; participate in competency evaluations and court testimony as
needed; and prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.

Requires a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Medical License from the State of Georgia. Pre-employment processing for this position requires drug testing and passing background checks. This Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities position is located in Decatur, GA.

Benefits
– Vacation- 15 days each year up to 5 years of service
– 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service
– 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
– Sick Leave ? accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
– Holidays ? the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
– Retirement- 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
– Defined Benefit Pension Plan
– Available Insurance- Health
– Dental
– Vision
– Legal
– Disability
– Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
– Life & dependent life insurance
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer