Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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Feb 01, 2019Post Date
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.
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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Post Date:Jul 22, 2019
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Employees receive 12 paid holidays a year, as declared by the Governor.
Annual and Sick Leave
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