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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta (GRHA) located on 174 acres in Decatur operates 270+ licensed, accredited inpatient beds in two major program area: Adult Mental Health and Forensic Services. 


Job Descriptions:

 

The Psychiatrist, in conjunction with a comprehensive treatment team, addresses the clinical needs of consumers in the hospital. Ask us about our competitive salary, minimal call responsibilities, and benefits package.  Openings will vary depending on current staffing in the following areas:  Admissions, Adult Mental Health Inpatient, and Forensic Inpatient Services.   

 

-Admissions: Job duties include review of referrals from outside facilities for medical/psychiatric appropriateness, evaluation of individuals accepted from the community to determine the need for inpatient treatment, and reevaluation of individuals receiving treatment in our temporary observation unit.

 

-Adult Mental Health:  Job duties include leading a multidisciplinary team that provides inpatient stabilization  for those admitted to our hospitals and assist in integration back into the community once stabilized (Caseload and length of stay vary by hospital so ask for more information about the location you are interested in).

 

-Forensics:  Job duties include leading a multidisciplinary team that provides inpatient stabilization to individuals referred from the surrounding courts for competency restoration.

Forensically trained psychiatrist may also participate in competency evaluations and court testimony as needed (Caseload and length of stay vary by hospital so ask for more information about the location you are interested in).


Benefits:
  • Vacation
    • 15 days each year up to 5 years of service
    • 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service
    • 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
  • Sick Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
  • Holidays – the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
  • Retirement
    • 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
    • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Available Insurance
    • Health
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Legal
    • Disability
    • Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
    • Life & dependent life insurance
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer

Medical degree recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) AND licensure or license-eligible to practice medicine at a state institution or in the state of Georgia as provided by state law AND Two years of experience at the lower level Physician 2 (HCP161) or position equivalent.

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Being in great health enables you to do great work. As a State of Georgia employee, you have access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare plans that best suit your needs.


We offer three Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plans, three Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), and four Medicare Advantage plan options for retirees enrolled in Medicare.

 
 

Georgia state government makes preparing for your future a top priority. Our retirement plans are designed to help you establish long-term financial security.


Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) is a combination Defined Benefit/ Defined Contribution plan with the following components:

  • Defined Benefit Plan (pension) - Multiple pension plans are available based on the type of entity you are employed by and your length/years of service.
  • Defined Contribution Plan (401(k)) - New employees are automatically enrolled at a 5% contribution rate, allowing for the maximum employer match to be contributed to the employee’s account.
 
 

The State of Georgia’s paid time off program aims to maximize productivity inside and outside of the workplace by providing serval leave programs including holiday, annual, sick, and administrative leave.

  • Holiday Leave
  • Employees receive 12 paid holidays a year, as declared by the Governor.
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  • Administrative Leave
  • Examples include leave for blood donation, jury duty and military duty.
 
 

The Flexible Benefits program offers a wide range of coverage levels to advance total wellness for you and your family.


Our current offerings include vision, dental, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, long term care, critical illness, legal and flexible spending accounts.

 
 

Supporting employees in their efforts to manage work and personal needs is high priority. We invest in your employee experience with various programs to provide work-life balance.


  • Wellness Plan
  • The State of Georgia provides a wellness plan with all healthcare options that pays you for focusing on your health.
  • Employee Assistance Program
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  • Many state entities allow employees to work from home, work alternative work schedules or work a combination of both.
 
 
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  • Eligible employees can purchase items and pay through payroll deductions for up to 6-month or 12-month terms.

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