Psychologist - Paulding Pavilion - PCBHI

Wellstar Health Systems; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-On Bonus

CME 5k/year

Journals and subscriptions $1k

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to join the Primary Care team and deliver evidence-based screenings, risk assessments, and brief interventions in a collaborative setting with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other health professionals to inform patient care.

You will assist in coordinating care, support patients in accessing community resources for specialty mental health, and provide interventions across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
• Current Georgia License as a Psychologist is required.
• Three years' experience in a health-related field, mental health, and behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based screenings, risk assessments, and brief interventions.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other health professionals to inform clinical decisions.
• Provide consultations with medical staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Support patients in accessing community resources for specialty mental health and interventions across the lifespan.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Biopsychosocial model

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based brief interventions

Windows/Outlook/Microsoft Office

Education

Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology

Tools

Windows

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Wellstar Health System is dedicated to high-quality primary care, exemplified by the creation and implementation of the innovative behavioral health integration program, Wellstar Collaborative Advantage. We are currently seeking a Psychologist to join our team as a Behavioral Health Consultant in the Primary Care setting.

Position Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Various locations across Georgia (Hiram)

Role Overview

The Behavioral Health Consultant will bring expertise in evidence-based screenings, risk assessments, and brief interventions. This role involves collaborating with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals, receiving input and direction to inform clinical decisions. The consultant will also engage in consultations with medical professionals to ensure coordinated patient care. Responsibilities include supporting patients in accessing community resources for specialty mental health and providing interventions across the lifespan.

Required Minimum Education and Experience

• Experience working in the ambulatory setting or in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Doctoral Degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program is required.
• Current Georgia License as a Psychologist is required.
• Three years' experience in a health-related field, mental health, and behavioral health is required for this position.

Required Minimum Skills

• Crisis Intervention, brief evidenced based interventions and experience working with patients using the biopsychosocial model.
• Possesses emotional maturity, interested in learning and teaching, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients across the lifespan.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Possesses experience with evidenced based brief interventions.
• Possesses knowledge of developmental characteristics (physical, psychosocial, intellectual) of people of all ages, economic backgrounds and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrate basic use of Windows, Outlook and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Sign On Bonus
• CME of $5,000 per year
• $1,000 for journals and subscriptions
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• CME allowance
• Extended illness bank
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• Concierge service
• Adoption assistance

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.