Postdoctoral Fellow – Assessment & Evaluation

Focus Forward Counseling & Consulting, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development allowance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Focus Forward Counseling & Consulting, Inc. is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in Assessment & Evaluation for an onsite role in Alpharetta, GA. This full-time position offers $65,000-$75,000 per year, paid bi-weekly, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Start date is August or September 2027. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, developing treatment recommendations, maintaining confidential records, and participating in supervision with licensed psychologists to

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of all doctoral program requirements and eligible for postdoctoral training in Georgia.
• Experience with evidence-based assessment and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and/or adults preferred.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and supervision under licensed psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnostic interviews and psychological testing.
• Assist in the development of treatment plans and recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including assessment notes, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Complete all required documentation in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Stay current with research literature and best practices in the field.
• Participate in clinical supervision with licensed psychologists to enhance clinical skills and receive feedback.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Supervision under licensed Psychs

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical/Psychology

Eligible for postdoctoral training in GA

Job description

Description

Postdoctoral Fellow – Assessment & Evaluation

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 annual salary for doctoral level candidates; paid bi-weekly

Employment Type: W-2, Full-Time Employee; Non-Exempt

Schedule: Flexibility to schedule between the hours of Monday-Friday 8am-7pm

Location: This is an onsite role based out of Alpharetta, GA

This position would start August or September 2027.

Role Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow is a critical role designed for individuals who have recently completed their doctoral training in a mental health-related field with an emphasis on assessments and evaluations. This position offers an opportunity to gain supervised clinical experience, expand professional skills, and contribute to our clinical services, with a focus on assessment.

Postdoctoral Fellow Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnostic interviews and psychological testing.
• Assist in the development of treatment plans and recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including assessment notes, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Complete all required documentation in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Stay current with research literature and best practices in the field.
• Participate in clinical supervision with licensed psychologists to enhance clinical skills and receive feedback.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Postdoctoral Fellow Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 annualized salary; paid bi-weekly
• Full benefits package, including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Disability and Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development allowance
  • Ongoing case consultation and didactic training
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
    

Requirements

Postdoctoral Fellow Required Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD) or LLP in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of all doctoral program requirements and eligible for postdoctoral training in Georgia.
• Experience with evidence-based assessment and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and/or adults preferred.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and supervision under licensed psychologists.

About Focus Forward Counseling And Consulting

Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is a compassionate, client-centered practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose. We provide high-quality, evidence-based counseling and consulting services in a supportive and collaborative environment, meeting clients where they are and partnering with them to achieve meaningful, lasting change.

We are committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Focus Forward fosters a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and ethical practice, allowing providers to focus on impactful clinical care without unnecessary administrative burden. We value diverse perspectives, thoughtful approaches to care, and a shared commitment to helping clients, and clinicians, thrive.

Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment