The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Title: Psychiatrist – Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta (GRHA) – Decatur, GA

Pay Grade: MBC

Description

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities has Psychiatrist positions at our facilities in Columbus, Decatur, Milledgeville and Savannah.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Psychiatrist at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta (GRHA) in Decatur, Georgia.

Georgia Regional Hospital, Atlanta Georgia -Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta (GRH-A) is a publicly owned facility of the State of Georgia and operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). GRH-A is located on 174 acres in the city of Decatur, directly adjacent to the city of Atlanta. GRH-A operates 306 licensed, accredited inpatient beds for three major program areas: 1) Adult Mental Health, 2) Adult Forensic Services, and 3) Developmental

Disabilities/Skilled Nursing. The hospital serves a large number of underserved groups including adults who are economically disadvantaged, homeless, from diverse racial or ethnic groups, and/or who have severe mental illness. No one is refused admission to the hospital because of inability to pay for services.

Job Description, Responsibilities, Standards, and Qualifications

The physical address for this position is: Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, 3073 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034

The Psychiatrist, in conjunction with a comprehensive treatment team, addresses the clinical needs of consumers in the hospital. Ask us about our competitive salary, minimal call responsibilities, and benefits package. Openings will vary depending on current staffing in the following areas: Admissions, Adult Mental Health Inpatient, and Forensic Inpatient Services.

Admissions:

Job Responsibilities:

• Review of referrals from outside facilities for medical/psychiatric appropriateness,
• Evaluation of individuals accepted from the community to determine the need for inpatient treatment, and reevaluation of individuals receiving treatment in our temporary observation unit.
• Provides comprehensive medical services by examining patients, diagnosing conditions and providing treatments.
• Directs nurses, aides and others in the care and treatment of patients.
• May direct clinical operations and participate in research efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Medical degree recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) AND licensure or license-eligible to practice medicine at a state institution or in the state of Georgia as provided by state law AND Two years of experience at the lower-level Physician 2 (HCP161) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to the candidates who possess the following:

• Psychiatrists are graduates of a medical school recognized by the composite state board of medical examiners
• Licensure to practice medicine in the state of Georgia
• Candidates should be board eligible, or board certified in psychiatry 

Benefits 
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements 
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: 

- Drug Screening
- TB Evaluation
- Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. 

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. 

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history. 

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

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