Licensed Clinical Psychologist - SHARE Military Initiative

About Shepherd Center 

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.  

Join Shepherd Center as a Psychologist with our SHARE Military Initiative in Atlanta, GA, supporting service members, veterans and first responders navigating traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, and other co-occurring conditions. Your expertise will play a vital role in helping build resilience, strengthen coping skills, reconnect with family and community, and improve overall quality of life. You’ll collaborate with an exceptional interdisciplinary team to deliver innovative, evidence-based care that supports each person’s journey forward.

Why Shepherd Center?
• Nationally recognized rehabilitation leader
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Meaningful professional growth
• Innovative, patient-centered care
• PSLF-eligible nonprofit employer
• Work that creates lasting impact

About the Role — Psychologist, SHARE Military Initiative 

The SHARE Military Initiative is a nationally recognized program dedicated to U.S. service members and veterans who have served since 9/11/2001. This program provides comprehensive rehabilitation and community-based care for individuals experiencing mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and co-occurring psychological conditions, including post-traumatic stress. 

Through a holistic model that integrates medical care, psychological services, and community reintegration, SHARE empowers participants and their families to rebuild independence and reclaim quality of life. 

In this role, you will: 

• Provide psychological assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis for service members, veterans, and first responders with mild to moderate TBI. 

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based and innovative treatments related to trauma recovery, coping, adjustment, and reintegration. 

• Deliver therapeutic interventions and education to patients and families. 

• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and ongoing treatment review. 

• Offer consultation, training, and feedback to staff across the organization. 

• Integrate psychological care with functional rehabilitation and reintegration. 

Primarily work with: 

• Mild/moderate TBI 

• PTSD and trauma related symptoms 

• Family/caregiver dynamics 

• Community reintegration needs 

• Cognitive, emotional, behavioral concerns 

Your expertise will directly contribute to meaningful recovery journeys—helping individuals not just heal, but truly begin again. 

Why Atlanta, GA? 

Relocating to Atlanta means stepping into a city full of energy, opportunity, and culture. Known for its thriving arts scene, award-winning restaurants, and diverse, welcoming communities, Atlanta offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful green spaces, vibrant neighborhoods, and a lower cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas—all while building your career in one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare environments.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology; Graduate of APA/CPA-approved doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Completion of an APA/CPA-approved Internship in Clinical Psychology (rehabilitation, neuropsychology, or health).
• Completion of a one- or two-year supervised post-doctoral fellowship or +5 years of licensed clinical experience.

REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION

• ABPP Board eligibility in Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology, Clinical, or Health Psychology.
• Fully licensed or license-eligible in the state of Georgia.
• BLS Certification Required.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an APA/CPA-approved Internship in Clinical Psychology
• Completion of a one- or two-year supervised post-doctoral fellowship in Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology, or Health Psychology or +5 years of licensed clinical experience.

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS

• Expertise in legal aspects of psychology, intervention, and assessment.
• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date. 
• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ABPP-CN or ABPP-RP
• Clinical expertise in Neurorehabilitation Psychology,

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Basic office physical demands. 
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time or exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

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