PS: Psychologist (WL)
About The Position
Provides psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, to individuals receiving services at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Georgia, a facility of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The position conducts comprehensive cognitive, adaptive, and behavioral evaluations; develops individualized treatment plans; and provides individual, group, and family therapy using approaches tailored to client needs and developmental levels. The psychologist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, documents clinical work in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards, provides crisis intervention and staff consultation or training, and follows applicable ethical and professional standards. The position requires a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited college or university, a current Georgia license to practice psychology (which may be temporary, provisional, or permanent), and one year of experience at the Psychologist 1 level or equivalent. The posting also specifies completion of an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship and describes post-doctoral experience and related qualifications.
Requirements
- Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited college or university.
- Current Georgia license to practice psychology; the license may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
- One year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent.
- Completion of an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship.
- Demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex psychological information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations pertaining to behavioral health and developmental disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- The qualifications section describes a minimum of 1–3 years of post-doctoral experience working with individuals with behavioral health disorders and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive, adaptive, and behavioral evaluations, to determine diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices for behavioral health and developmental concerns.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy using therapeutic modalities tailored to clients’ needs and developmental levels.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, direct care staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to support integrated client care.
- Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and supervision sessions; review client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessment reports, and treatment plans, in compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed to help ensure client safety and well-being.
- Conduct staff training and consultation on psychological principles, behavioral interventions, and mental health best practices.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards of practice for psychologists.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
