Adult Mental Health Psychologist - Decatur, GA

State of Georgia • Atlanta, GA

315d • $95,400 - $112,700

About The Position

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact in Mental Health Recovery! Are you a compassionate and dedicated psychologist looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness? Look no further than Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta! We are committed to delivering high-quality care and aspire to be a leader in providing effective psychological treatments for this population. 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.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited college or university
• Current Georgia license to practice psychology
• One year of experience at the lower level Psychologist 1 or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments
• Conduct behavioral interventions
• Deliver individual therapy
• Facilitate group interventions

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days
• 15 days of sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees