Psychologist - Adult Mental Health (Full-Time) Savannah, GA
Quick Facts
Location: Savannah, GA
Setting: Acute inpatient, Adult Mental Health (multidisciplinary team)
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*50% Hybrid Schedule Available for Qualified Candidates*
Highly Competitive Annual Salary
Employment Type: W-2
Start Date: Immediate opportunity
Position Summary
Join a collaborative, trauma-informed team providing recovery-oriented care to adults with serious mental illness (SMI), trauma histories, impulse-control challenges, and complex interpersonal needs. Core duties include psychological assessment, behavioral interventions, individual therapy, and group interventions within acute inpatient setting supporting safety, stabilization, and discharge readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and level-of-care decisions.
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches.
- Develop and monitor behavioral interventions and safety/crisis plans with the treatment team.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds; collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, social work, rehab services, and milieu staff.
- Coordinate care and transitions; contribute to discharge planning and community linkage.
- Maintain timely, thorough clinical documentation aligned with regulatory and facility standards.
- Foster a culturally responsive, person-centered environment consistent with site policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate (PhD/PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
- Current Georgia license to practice psychology
- One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated competency with diverse clients and culturally responsive care.
- Experience with psychiatric inpatients and individuals with SMI.
- Strong writing and organizational skills.
- Proven collaboration on interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in psychological assessment.
Why Join The Columbus Organization
- Competitive salary with W-2 employment
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, 401(k), disability, and more
- Strong administrative and clinical support and a mission-driven culture
- Full support from clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university
- Current Georgia license to practice psychology and one year of experience at the lower-level Psychologist or equivalent. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Competency in providing services to diverse clients
- Experience working with psychiatric inpatients and individuals with Serious Mental Illness
- Excellent writing and organizational skills
- Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in psychological assessment
