Psychologist

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an Adult Mental Health Psychologist for a full-time, on-site role in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. You will provide direct clinical services to adults with serious mental illness, including assessments, counseling, and therapeutic interventions.

Day-to-day work includes collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, documenting services, and participating in case conferences.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program; eligibility for licensure in Georgia.
• Experience conducting psychological assessments, including administration, scoring, interpretation.
• Proficiency in individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Strong documentation, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for adults with serious mental illness.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to adults in an inpatient setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers.
• Document services per regulatory standards and participate in case conferences.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Evidence-based practices

Counseling skills

Psychological assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD/PsyD)

Job description

Company Description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) delivers treatment and support services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The agency is committed to ensuring easy access to high-quality care that promotes recovery, independence, and improved quality of life. DBHDD leads a coordinated continuum of care across Georgia, working with community providers and partners in a dynamic health care environment. Team members contribute to an accountable, client-centered system that emphasizes evidence-based practices and compassion in service delivery.

Role Description

The Adult Mental Health Psychologist is a full-time, on-site role based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, providing direct clinical services to adults with seious mental illness in an inpatient setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, counseling and therapeutic interventions, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams that include physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers. The role also involves documenting services in accordance with regulatory and department standards, participating in case conferences, and contributing to program development and quality improvement efforts. The AMH Psychologist is expected to maintain ethical practice, uphold professional standards, and support DBHDD’s mission of recovery and independence for the people served.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in evidence-based interventions and behavioral health best practices for individuals woth serious mental illness.
• Proficiency in counseling and therapeutic techniques, including individual and group therapy
• Experience in psychological assessment, including administration, scoring, interpretation, and diagnostic formulation.
• Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an accredited program; eligibility for licensure or current licensure as a Psychologist in the state of Georgia.
• Prior experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities in clinical or community settings.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Commitment to ethical practice, trauma-informed care, person-centered approaches, and ongoing professional development.