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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Psychologist at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital.

 

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital is located in Columbus, Georgia and provides inpatient services to consumers from 31 counties throughout the west central part of the state. At West Central we pride ourselves on our ability to make a profound difference in the lives of others through our treatment units. At this current time our inpatient treatment units consist of two types: Adult Mental Health and Secure Long-term Care. Currently our Hospital can serve 140 Secure (Forensic) and 40 Adult Mental Health (Civil) patients with 186 beds that can reach full capacity at any point in time.

 


Job Description:
 

The position involves working in coordination with multi-disciplinary treatment teams in an inpatient setting with adults, often from underserved communities with severe mental illness, histories of trauma, impulse control problems, and severe interpersonal problems. Primary responsibilities of the psychologist include provision of psychological services as the leader of a Positive Behavior Support in a 186-bed forensic and civil psychiatric hospital, including psychological assessments, functional analyses, behavioral interventions, individual therapy, and group interventions to promote the recovery, maintenance, and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. Duties may also include participation in the pre-doctoral psychology internship program through supervision, provision of didactics, and administrative and organizational functions.

 
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 
About Columbus

Columbus is merely an hour and a half away from Atlanta and Montgomery. It is seated on the Chattahoochee River, our border with Alabama. Known as the “Fountain City,” Columbus has a picturesque, historic downtown and plenty of charm.

Columbus benefits from its immediate proximity to Ft. Benning. The military heritage in the area includes the National Infantry Museum and the Civil War Naval Museum. Additionally, Columbus is heavily impacted by collegiate life. Having a major university like Auburn University so close can readily be felt. Columbus State University (CSU) has a profound impact on the city, from elevating the lively atmosphere and aesthetic of downtown to the cultural influence of top-notch fine arts programs. It’s easy to enjoy a show at the Springer Opera House or a performance at the RiverCenter.

The Columbus area hosts numerous options for the active. A stretch of the Chattahoochee River that flows through downtown is longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world and has been rated as the world’s best manmade whitewater course. Above the river are zip-lines that whisk the adventurous to a ropes course on the Alabama side then back to Georgia. Columbus also has large CrossFit, cycling, and distance running communities, which benefit from the paved Chattahoochee RiverWalk and Fall Line Trace that constitute 15- and 11-mile trails. Flat Rock Park is host to hiking trails, over 10 miles of mountain biking trails, and a disc golf course, among other things.

Check us out: https://visitcolumbusga.com/

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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