Psychology Jobs in Georgia
Psychology jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where demand runs from entry-level assessment roles through licensed clinical and neuropsychology positions. Large employers with a lasting presence in the state include Emory Healthcare, Wellstar Health System, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Clinical, counseling, and school psychology specialties see the most consistent openings, with forensic and industrial-organizational roles growing in metro Atlanta. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary
About the Position:
This position is located on Hunter Air Force Base, GA at WINN Army Medical Center.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
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The public
Duties
- Schedule and coordinate mental health appointments, verify patient eligibility, and manage daily clinic schedules using automated systems.
- Perform medical records clerical duties, including initiating, updating, filing, and ensuring the accuracy and availability of mental health records.
- Provide crisis counseling (in person and by phone), group support, and assist with case management under supervision of credentialed providers.
- Conduct basic clinical assessments (interviews, mental status exams, biopsychosocial histories), document findings, and assist providers in identifying diagnoses.
- Administer, score, and process psychological tests following standardized procedures and submit results for provider interpretation.
- Support prevention and outreach activities, including suicide prevention briefings, mental health education, and skill building programs such as stress or anger management.
- Coordinate patient care with on base and off base agencies, assist with inpatient referrals, and help patients access resources using established procedures.
- Review records for clearance and deployment requirements, apply privacy policies, and consolidate program data for leadership review.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
- This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting intake evaluations for behavioral health patients, educating or counseling behavioral health patients, and maintaining patient records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
OR
Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as psychology, human services, or counseling. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- Transcripts: This position allows for you to substitute education for experience. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you may be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/28/2026to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097787).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Agency contact information
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Fort Stewart, GA 31314
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychology jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia psychologist license issued by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program required for licensed positions
- Completion of a supervised postdoctoral internship meeting Georgia licensure hour requirements
- Experience conducting psychological assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning
- Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interdisciplinary team collaboration and case reporting
Psychology Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychology in Georgia?
To practice as a psychologist in Georgia, you must earn a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program, complete a supervised internship, and pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Licensure is granted by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Applicants must also complete a postdoctoral supervised experience requirement before the board issues a full license to practice independently.
Which companies hire psychologys in Georgia?
Georgia psychology roles are posted by Kennesaw State University, Georgia Tech, and State of Georgia and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's large hospital networks, state behavioral health agencies, and university counseling centers are among the most consistent sources of psychology openings across the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most psychology jobs?
Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Macon have the most psychology openings in Georgia. Atlanta leads because it anchors the state's largest hospital systems, academic medical centers, and behavioral health networks, while Augusta and Savannah generate steady demand through regional medical centers, military installations, and growing outpatient behavioral health practices serving surrounding communities.
Are there remote psychology jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they are less common than in many other fields, since most psychology roles involve direct patient contact, assessment, or in-person therapy. About 44% of psychology openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telehealth counseling and psychological consulting roles representing the largest share of those flexible positions.
How can I get hired as a psychology in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a predoctoral internship or postdoctoral fellowship at a Georgia institution such as Emory University Hospital, the VA Medical Center in Atlanta, or a Georgia Department of Behavioral Health facility. Many doctoral programs and state agencies offer supervised practicum placements that count toward licensure hours. Candidates who already hold an active license in another state can apply for reciprocity through the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, which often shortens the time to first hire.
Where can I find and apply to psychology jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to psychology jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your credentials and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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