The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Psychology Chief at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (please visit http://www.wcgrh.org/ for more information about the hospital).

 Job Description

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the delivery of health services. Develops and implements related policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates healthcare programs. Directs subordinate managers and staff.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

Assisting the Psychology Chief in managing the Psychology Department, with a focus on quality management and staff performance. Monthly monitoring of a fixed sample of all psychology assessments, documentation, recovery plans, and mall groups. Data-based mentoring of psychologists on all assessments and documentation. Undertaking inter-rater agreement checks with other monitors. Assuming responsibility when Psychology Chief is not the facility. Some clinical duties including individual counseling and psychological testing as needed.Other duties as assigned by Psychology Chief.

Doctorate degree in a related field and one year experience performing management responsibilities in a health care services environment.

Or

Two years at the lower level or position equivalent.

Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure

Senior licensed (or license eligible) Psychologist with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Supervisory experience (good leadership and people skills). Experience in Mental health (AMH &/or Forensic). Experience conducting and writing psychological assessments. Experience with Individualized recovery planning. Knowledge and background in behavioral treatment (including behavior support plans)

In addition to a competitive salary (), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 20 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

Columbus, Georgia is an authentic Rivertown. The gently rolling waters of the Chattahoochee have provided food, energy, employment, and recreation for the citizens of Columbus throughout the years.

Today, the river is home to the 12-mile path known as the Chattahoochee Riverwalk. The Riverwalk provides an excellent facility to bike, in-line skate, jog, or just take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the scenery. The river is also home to the Chattahoochee Princess Riverboat, an authentic 1880's era paddlewheel riverboat, and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, the first in Georgia and one of only 32 in the United States.

Applying for this position requires two (2) steps. Please be sure to complete both steps in order to be considered.

1. Click on the long link below, complete the summary information form and submit.
2. Email your resume and cover letter to the email address listed below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGpMQTBKeUxWSEFBTUxwc181TVVuZGc6MA#gid=0

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: WCGRHJobs@dhr.state.ga.us

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Assistant Psychology Chief   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.