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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

PSYCHOLOGIST POSITIONS THROUGHOUT GEORGIA

 

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has opportunities across the state of Georgia for experienced Psychologists:

 

  • Director of Eligibility
  • Outpatient Intake and Evaluators of eligibility for Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services
  • Inpatient Forensic Psychologists providing forensic evaluation and treatment
  • Inpatient Adult Mental Health (civil) Psychologists providing individual and group interventions and psychological assessment
  • Outpatient Adult Forensic Evaluators of competency and criminal responsibility
  • Outpatient Juvenile Forensic Evaluators of competency, transfer, and disposition

 

 

**Positions are located throughout Georgia in addition to our hospitals in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Milledgeville and Savannah**

 

Benefits

 

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

 

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

 

 

Job Requirements

 

PsyD or PhD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program. Georgia license or license eligible. Some inpatient units have opportunities for specialization in trauma-focused interventions, sex offender treatment, or habilitation for individuals with intellectual disability.

 

For information contact the DBHDD Clinical Recruiter gregory.short@dbhdd.ga.gov B9876

 

  

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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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.

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