The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for Psychologist (Working Level) at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia

Diagnose or evaluate behavioral, emotional and cognitive disorders through observation, interview and psychological tests.  Applies theory relating to the behavior and mental processes to formulate and administer programs of treatment that may include counseling, therapy and research.  Helps clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning.

Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards:

·          Consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals and journals in order to identify symptoms, to make diagnoses and to develop approaches to treatment

·          Counsels individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior and/or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment

·          Develops and implements individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy

·          Discusses the treatment of problems with clients

·          Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments, and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, then modify plans and diagnoses as necessary

·          Identifies psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials

·          Interacts with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment

·          Observes individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment

·          Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social and family histories, by interviewing individuals, couples or families, and by reviewing records

·          Provides occupational, educational and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans

NOTE:  Applicants should pay particular attention to the application process listed at the bottom of this posting ("Applying for this job").  Failure to follow them, as directed, may prevent or delay consideration for this vacancy.

Job seekers are encouraged to apply without delay.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications/resumes received, we are unable to provide information on the status of your application by phone or e-mail.   All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.  Only selected applicants will be contacted for follow up.  Applicants who are not selected will not be contacted.

Georgia license to practice psychology (license may be temporary, provisional, or permanent)

·          Candidate should have three years or more of experience working with adult inpatients (civil or forensic) in a multidisciplinary treatment model.

In addition to a competitive salary (Negotiable, based on experience), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 19 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia.

More than a century ago, Thomasville was celebrated as one of the most fashionable places in the world to visit. During the Victorian era, many wealthy northern socialites and pleasure seekers traveled by rail to enjoy Thomasville as their grand winter resort. Attracted to the genteel life of south Georgia, many made Thomasville their winter home and built "grand winter cottages". Although this era quickly faded in the early 1900s, more than fifty of these grand historic homes still grace Thomasville's streets.

Thomasville, in southwest Georgia and on the Florida border, is home to both the second largest Farmer’s Market in the state and three Fortune 500 companies.

In addition to emailing your cover letter and resume as instructed below, to be considered for this position, please click on this link and provide the information requested:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFRtSm4wSmdYNVhkMHhPTXA0SGd4dEE6MQ#gid=0

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: swsh_hr@dbhdd.ga.gov

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Psychologist (WL)   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.