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 patients across all age groups. The facility specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral issues, and substance use disorders with co-occurring mental health conditions. The practice operates with a collaborative multidisciplinary approach including psychologists, therapists, medical directors, and psychiatrists to deliver coordinated patient care.

About the facility location

Southwest of Atlanta offers a mix of scenic retreats and smalltown charm where visitors can hike forested trails, bike quiet roads, and enjoy lakes, gardens, and seasonal events!

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults presenting with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma-related disorders, behavioral disorders, and substance use with co-occurring conditions. Primary duties include providing evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy, interpreting and reporting testing results, and conducting psychological testing including cognitive and personality assessments. The clinician will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team including therapists, medical director, and psychiatrist to ensure coordinated patient care. Initial evaluation appointments typically require 2-3 hours with ongoing focus on DFCS referrals requiring specialized psychological interventions.

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 disorders, depressive disorders, trauma-related disorders, behavioral disorders, substance use conditions
• Initial evaluation time: 2-3 hours