Psychology Services Chief.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Psychology Services Chief.

Under supervision of the hospital clinical director, the successful candidates will be responsible for:

·Diagnoses or evaluates 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.

·May supervise, guide, and/or instruct the work assignment of subordinate staff.

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

·Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, 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.

·May supervise and plan the work of assigned staff.

·Designs, coordinates, and oversees internal projects.

·Supervises and plans the work of assigned staff.

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 from 10+ years of service

·Sick Leave - accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

• Holidays - Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
• Retirement - both a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance - Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life
• Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Childcare accounts available

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We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

This opportunity will close when we have an adequate candidate field and/or filled the position.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Working with a population with severe / persistent mental illness
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Providing group and individual therapy

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 Three years of experience at the lower level Psychologist 3 (HCP142) or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.