The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Psychologist - Hourly at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital.

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital is located in Columbus, Georgia and provides inpatient services to consumers from 31 counties throughout the west central part of the state. At West Central we pride ourselves on our ability to make a profound difference in the lives of others through our treatment units. At this current time our inpatient treatment units consist of two types: Adult Mental Health and Secure Long-term Care. Currently our Hospital can serve 140 Secure (Forensic) and 40 Adult Mental Health (Civil) patients with 186 beds that can reach full capacity at any point in time.

Job Description:

The position involves working in coordination with multi-disciplinary treatment teams in an inpatient setting with adults, involved with the criminal justice system. Primary responsibilities of the psychologist include completion of competency to stand trial evaluations, criminal responsibility, and violence risk assessments as well as completion of annual comprehensive reviews and court testimony as required. Duties may also include participation in the post-doctoral psychology fellowship program through supervision, provision of didactics, and administrative and organizational functions.

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer 

About Columbus

Columbus is merely an hour and a half away from Atlanta and Montgomery. It is seated on the Chattahoochee River, our border with Alabama. Known as the “Fountain City,” Columbus has a picturesque, historic downtown and plenty of charm.

Columbus benefits from its immediate proximity to Ft. Benning. The military heritage in the area includes the National Infantry Museum and the Civil War Naval Museum. Additionally, Columbus is heavily impacted by collegiate life. Having a major university like Auburn University so close can readily be felt. Columbus State University (CSU) has a profound impact on the city, from elevating the lively atmosphere and aesthetic of downtown to the cultural influence of top-notch fine arts programs. It’s easy to enjoy a show at the Springer Opera House or a performance at the RiverCenter.

The Columbus area hosts numerous options for the active. A stretch of the Chattahoochee River that flows through downtown is longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world and has been rated as the world’s best manmade whitewater course. Above the river are zip-lines that whisk the adventurous to a ropes course on the Alabama side then back to Georgia. Columbus also has large CrossFit, cycling, and distance running communities, which benefit from the paved Chattahoochee RiverWalk and Fall Line Trace that constitute 15- and 11-mile trails. Flat Rock Park is host to hiking trails, over 10 miles of mountain biking trails, and a disc golf course, among other things.

Check us out: https://visitcolumbusga.com/

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications - External

• Experience serving psychiatric inpatients and individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams
• Experience providing psychological assessment
• Experience providing group interventions
• Competency in service provision with diverse clients