- 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
- 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
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GeorgiaGov Decatur, United StatesThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Hourly Psychiatrist at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. · Candidates should be Board Certified in Psychia ...
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State of Georiga Decatur, United StatesThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Hourly Psychiatrist at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Candidates should be Board Certified, Psychiatrist, ...
Psychiatrist (Board Certified) - GRHA - Decatur, United States - GeorgiaGov
Description
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
Job Description, Responsibilities, Standards, and Qualifications
The physical address for this position is: Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, 3073 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034
Admissions:
Job Responsibilities:
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:
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.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
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