Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility Southwest of Atlanta, Georgia

Job description

About the facility

The outpatient behavioral health practice provides comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in the community. The facility operates with a multidisciplinary approach including therapists, medical directors, and psychiatrists to ensure coordinated care delivery. The practice specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and substance use with co-occurring conditions.

About the facility location

This area of Georgia features diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including state parks, scenic trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest, and mountain destinations like Brasstown Bald Mountain. Visitors can explore wineries and vineyards, experience Bavarian-themed attractions in Helen, and enjoy activities such as scenic railway rides and adventure parks. The region offers a combination of natural attractions, cultural experiences, and recreational facilities spanning from mountain environments to wine country destinations.

About the clinician's workday

The position requires conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults presenting with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and substance use with co-occurring conditions. The clinician will provide evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy sessions with initial evaluations lasting 60-120 minutes. Responsibilities include psychological testing, cognitive and personality assessments, interpreting and reporting testing results, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team including therapists, medical directors, and psychiatrists. The clinician will maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide specialized care for referrals from the Department of Family and Children Services.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 3-5 PPD
• Support staff: therapists, Medical Director, Psychiatrist
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Part time (16 hours)
• Cases treated: Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, Substance use & co-occurring conditions
• Initial evaluation time: 60-120 min