Psychologist - AMH - GRHA

PsychologistNo nightsFull-Time Prescriptive Authority State

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$95k-$113k

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Job Description

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Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Psychologist - AMH - GRHA

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005289

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$95,400 - $112,700

Job Description

Adult Mental Health Psychologist - Focus on Recovery

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact in Mental Health Recovery!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated psychologist looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness? Look no further than Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta! We are committed to delivering high-quality care and aspire to be a leader in providing effective psychological treatments for this population.

Why Choose Us?

Leadership in Mental Health: Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta is dedicated to the recovery and growth of individuals with serious mental illness. Join our team and become part of a community that strives to provide innovative and effective psychological treatments, making a profound impact on the lives of those who need it most.

Valuable Experience and Training: Training programs for psychologists often overlook or underemphasize working with individuals with serious mental illness. At our hospital, you will have the invaluable opportunity to develop expertise in this specialized field.

Gain hands-on experience, expand your skill set, and make a profound impact on the lives of those who need it most.

As an APA-accredited doctoral internship, we are a learning-oriented environment, with a full set of opportunities to participate in the training and supervision of doctoral-level students in their practica, internships, and post-doctoral fellowships.

Collaborative and Diverse Environment: Our multidisciplinary treatment teams are composed of professionals from diverse backgrounds, providing an enriching and collaborative work environment. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, share knowledge, and contribute to the holistic care of our patients.

Competitive Salaries and Total Rewards: We value the dedication of our professionals and offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Participate in the Total Rewards initiative designed to improve work-life balance and job satisfaction.

Immediate Opportunity: We are actively looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Don't miss out on the chance to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in mental health recovery!

About Us

Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta is situated on 174 acres in DeKalb County, about three miles from the city of Atlanta.

Our three major program areas include Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities with a catchment area that includes all of metro Atlanta and extends to the northwestern state borders.

We take pride in our commitment to providing exceptional care to diverse populations from underserved communities. We foster a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment, encouraging psychologists from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description

In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting, serving adults with severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, and interpersonal challenges. Your primary responsibilities will include providing psychological assessments, behavioral interventions, individual therapy, and group interventions to support the recovery of the people we serve.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Competency in providing services to diverse clients
  • Experience working with psychiatric inpatients and individuals with Serious Mental Illness
  • Excellent writing and organizational skills
  • Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in psychological assessment

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package as part of the Total Rewards initiative. Our benefits program is designed to improve the quality of your work environment, enhance job satisfaction, and promote work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plans, 13 paid holidays, 15 vacation days and 15 days of sick leave, and more.

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees and the individuals we serve, specific positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure, and certifications. Current licenses enabling practice within the State of Georgia are essential. As per state law, a national and state background check is required for this type of employment.

Join Our Team

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Join us at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta and be part of a transformative journey towards effective psychological treatments for individuals with serious mental illness. Together, we can make a lasting impact on mental health recovery!

Qualifications

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university, current Georgia license to practice psychology, and one (1) year of experience at the lower level Psychologist 1 (HCP140) or equivalent.--Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will work within multidisciplinary teams to provide psychological assessments, behavioral interventions, and therapy to adults with severe mental illness in an acute inpatient setting. They will also participate in the training and supervision of doctoral-level students.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Group therapyInpatient careCrisis interventionClinical documentationTreatment planningTrauma-informed carePsychiatric evaluation

Psychologist Career Context

Georgia Department of Revenue ranks #8 of 10 employers hiring Psychologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 44% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 30% of Psychology listings

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Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$140k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,067/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Decatur, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plans
13 paid holidays
15 vacation days
15 days sick leave
Total Rewards program
APA-accredited doctoral internship training opportunities