Forensic Psychiatrist (MBC) - GRHA - Atlanta, GA

Forensic Psychiatrist

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Psychiatrist at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, Georgia.

Job Description

Treat inpatient forensic patients; conduct clinical assessments; prescribe medication; handle medical emergencies; document progress notes; develop treatment plans and transition planning; develop after-discharge care plans; participate in competency evaluations and court testimony as needed; and prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.

Requires a Doctor of Medicine degree, completion of a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, and a Medical License from the State of Georgia. Pre-employment processing for this position requires drug testing and passing background checks. This Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities position is located in Decatur, GA.

Benefits

• Vacation
  • 15 days each year up to 5 years of service
  • 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service
  • 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
• Sick Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Holidays – the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
• Retirement
  • 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Legal
  • Disability
  • Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
  • Life & dependent life insurance

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. P9876