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Wellstar Health System
North Cobb, Georgia

Outpatient Clinical Psychologist

PsychologistNo weekendsFull-Time

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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.

Work Shift Position Summary Wellstar Health System is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Clinical Psychologist to join our brand-new North Cobb Clinic location.

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish behavioral health services in a modern outpatient setting while making a meaningful impact on the mental and emotional well-being of the community.

The Clinical Psychologist will provide evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and/or families depending on specialty area. The ideal candidate is collaborative, innovative, and passionate about integrated care within a growing healthcare system.

Key

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and diagnostic assessments. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Provide individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy as appropriate.

Collaborate closely with primary care providers, psychiatrists, care managers, and multidisciplinary teams. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record. Participate in care coordination, case consultation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Support the launch and growth of behavioral health programming within the new clinic. Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments when needed. Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and wellness practices.

Qualifications Required Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution. Current licensure or license eligibility as a Psychologist in the State of Georgia. Experience providing psychotherapy and psychological assessments. Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience in integrated behavioral health or outpatient medical settings. Specialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, health psychology, or family systems. Experience working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Why Join Wellstar? Opportunity to help build services in a brand-new North Cobb clinic space. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Collaborative and mission-driven culture. Career growth and leadership development opportunities. Work with one of Georgia’s leading health systems dedicated to exceptional care.

Schedule Full-time, outpatient clinic schedule Monday – Friday with flexible hours available For more information, please send an updated CV to andrew.wilson@wellstar.org. 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. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.

Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Psychologist will conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated care and contribute to the growth of behavioral health services at the new clinic.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology and possess or be eligible for a Georgia state license. Experience in providing psychotherapy and psychological assessments is required, with preference given to those with experience in integrated behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic assessmentEvidence-based therapyIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyRisk assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Clinical Psychologist at Wellstar Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Career growth opportunities
Leadership development