Careers

Careers at DBHDD

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with severe persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. 

Our workforce of 4,600 is distributed within four divisions: Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Hospital Services, Strategy, Technology, & Performance Management, and a group of enterprise-wide offices.

Explore Open Positions and  Start your Journey with DBHDD today!

DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state of Georgia, offering various services based on the populations they serve and the capacity of community providers. These hospitals provide a spectrum of care from 23-hour observation through residential services.

Hospital locations include Atlanta, Milledgeville, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah.

At DBHDD, we are interested in recruiting employees who offer the highest level of skills, professional integrity, and work ethic to join us in that work. If you are interested in any jobs we have posted, we encourage you to apply for a position today and help us become one of the best health service organizations for Georgians. 

• Clinical Recruiting (RN, Physician, NP/PA): 229-227-2897
• State and Field Offices: 470-346-0392
• Central State Hospital: 478-445-1357
• East Central Georgia State Hospital: 706-792-7012
• Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta: 404-244-2182
• Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah: 912-353-3224
• West Central Georgia Regional Hospital: 706-565-4028