Psychologist (Intake & Evaluation) - Hourly - Region 2.

7 months ago

Milledgeville, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Title: Psychologist (Intake & Evaluation) - Hourly - Region 2 – Augusta, GA

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

Compiles background information from referral sources, family, and the applicant, as well as from document reviews. Appropriately administers, scores, interprets, tests, and uses appropriate methods to diagnose intellectual disability and the defined closely related developmental disabilities. Conducts comprehensive clinical interviews. Properly diagnoses the type and severity of the applicant's clinical diagnoses based on accurate assessment of the presenting symptoms and problems. Recommends decisions of diagnostic eligibility for I/DD services. Documents psychological assessment results and treatment recommendations according to accepted practices as well as legal and department requirements. Consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals in order to identify symptoms and behaviors to make diagnoses.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge of the standards, practices, and methods in applied psychology. Knowledge of current developments and trends in the field of psychology. Knowledge of psychological tests, tools, and techniques. Ability to administer, score, and interpret psychological tests. Ability to interpret statistical measures, to prepare statistical charts and graphs, and to write clear, concise reports.

Qualifications-External

License to practice psychology in Georgia. License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent. For temporary or provisional license, these must become permanent within the time frames designated by the rules of the Georgia Psychology Board of Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications

* Documented specialization in ID/DD psychology a plus .

* Excellent communication skills.

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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