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 ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .
Make an Impact Where Innovation Meets Purpose - Join Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA With more than five decades of excellence, Shepherd Center stands as a national leader in rehabilitation, delivering world-class clinical care, groundbreaking research, and compassionate family support for individuals facing some of the most complex medical challenges. From spinal cord and brain injuries to multi-trauma, stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic amputations, and pain conditions, Shepherd Center is redefining what recovery looks like.
Consistently ranked among the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report , Shepherd Center is recognized as both a Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model System. It is also the only rehabilitation hospital in the country with an on-site intensive care unit-allowing patients to begin rehabilitation sooner and achieve better outcomes through truly
innovative treatments .
A Workplace That Inspires At Shepherd Center, you'll join a
dynamic workplace built on a culture of hope, humor, and hard work. Here, collaboration isn't just encouraged- it's essential. As a psychologist, you will be a
valued and integrative member of an interdisciplinary team , working alongside physicians, therapists, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
You'll experience:
- Meaningful career growth and ongoing professional development
- Strong, supportive relationships with colleagues and leadership
- A vibrant culture that celebrates connection, longevity, and purpose-with more than 12% of staff serving over 20 years
- The opportunity to contribute to life-changing outcomes every single day
As a
non-profit organization , Shepherd Center also qualifies for the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program-supporting both your passion for service and your financial future.
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.
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