Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Ignite your passion and drive real change in our vibrant work environment. Take your next step with DBHDD and discover meaningful work that has life-changing impact on thousands of individuals and families.

Created by the Governor and General Assembly in 2009, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and its network of community providers offer treatment and support services to help people with behavioral health challenges achieve recovery by focusing on their strengths. Through uniquely tailored supports and services, we help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities attain independence and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

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An iHire Choice Employer!

We took iHire's pledge to treat job seekers well by:

• Following fair hiring practices as an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

• Having initial applications that take less than 10 minutes to complete

• Keeping applicants informed, even when we close a job or take a candidate out of the running

Company Benefits

With state employee benefits that support you, we thrive together!

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Health & Wellness Programs

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Here's What Working at DBHDD Offers

Our role as Georgia’s public safety net for those with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or intellectual and developmental disabilities is a calling.

Rewards that Benefit You

DBHDD supports your professional development and acquisition of required continued education. Your professional growth as a leader is also supported through courses offered in our online learning management system.

Amazing Community

Seeking a career that matches your skills and validates your contributions? Explore opportunities to join our statewide team of over 4,600 professionals across 4 divisions, 6 field offices, and 5 hospitals.

Valued Service

You have knowledge and expertise to share with an organization that appreciates your perspective and dedication to serving others. We believe in rejuvenation and flexibility to excel at work.

What Our Employees are Saying...

“I enjoy working at DBHDD because employees at every level are invested in improving mental health care throughout the state of Georgia and are committed to providing quality services to the individuals we serve. As an outpatient forensic psychologist, I feel supported and empowered by my supervisors to carry out my job duties.”

Danielle, Forensic Psychologist

“Working at DBHDD-West Central Georgia Regional Hospital has a family feel and that people truly care about you and help you achieve the career path you want to go.”

Rebecca, Executive Administrative Assistant

Get In Touch With Us!

Have questions, need assistance, or simply want to learn more?

Our talent acquisition specialists are excited to help you with any question or request for further information about a position at their location.

Reach out to us at any time and we will contact you soon. Email us at [email protected].

Georgia DBHDD Location(s)

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Atlanta, GA Augusta, GA Columbus, GA Decatur, GA Milledgeville, GA Savannah, GA

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