Behavioral Health Specialist I

Join City of Atlanta as a Behavioral Health Specialist – $85K Salary in [object Object]. Salary range: $85,000.00 Posting expires: 4/17/2026 General Description and Classification Standards: This classification is a single-class professional psychological services position.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies professional knowledge and personal judgment to a variety of administrative and technical mental health issues, including delivering psychological assessments and evaluations.

• Administers individual, couples/family, and group therapy, and/or referral and crisis intervention.

• Provides organizational consultation and intervention.

• Performs employee and supervisory training.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of psychological services, and diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and substance use disorders.

• Knowledge of philosophy, methods, and techniques of hostage/crisis negotiation.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of HR management and administration, public administration, and governmental organization.

• Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $85K

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Call responsibilities required.

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