Psychiatrist – Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta

About the role

Use your psychiatric expertise in a setting where thoughtful clinical care, recovery, and public service come together. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a psychiatrist to guide care for adults receiving inpatient mental health and/or forensic services at Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop individualized, evidence‑informed treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with clinical standards and DBHDD policies.
• Lead or actively participate in multidisciplinary treatment‑ and recovery‑planning meetings.
• Collaborate with psychologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, rehabilitation professionals, pharmacists, primary‑care providers, and community partners.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Support continuity of care and safe transitions to community‑based services or less restrictive settings.
• Participate in medical‑staff, quality‑improvement, peer‑review, or hospital committees.

Required profile

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program.
• Current unrestricted Georgia medical license, or eligibility to obtain one by the start date.
• Board eligibility or board certification in psychiatry.
• Ability to obtain required medical‑staff credentials, controlled‑substance registrations, and other authorizations.
• Ability to satisfy all applicable pre‑employment and employment requirements.

What we offer

• Base salary $224,400–$272,400 annually, based on board‑certification status.
• Optional on‑call coverage compensated separately.
• Professional liability insurance for work performed on behalf of DBHDD.
• Participation in the Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan with defined‑benefit pension and 401(k) match.
• Generous paid leave: 15–21 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and educational‑leave day.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and legal coverage options.
• Flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and Employee Assistance Program.