Licensed Psychological Associate -LPA - LPP -Days

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Psychological Associate to provide essential mental health services in correctional facilities. This role is crucial for delivering compassionate care to underserved populations while ensuring ethical standards and professional practices. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for both personal and professional growth. Join a team that prioritizes your well-being and career advancement, making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients every day.

Benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology required.
• Experience with mental health delivery systems and psychological evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and provide therapy under supervision.
• Develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Therapy

Crisis Management

Counseling

Treatment Planning

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Tools

Psychological Testing Instruments

Job description

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• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

How you make a difference

The Licensed Psychological Associate, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, will deliver comprehensive mental health services to patients within correctional and detention facilities. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, providing therapy, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs. This role requires collaboration with facility staff to ensure effective care and support for patients in a correctional setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and consultation services in line with company policies and standards of the APA, NCCHC, and ACA, including diagnosis, treatment, psychological testing, evaluations, treatment planning, counseling, and crisis management under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.
• Ensures that clinical services adhere to ethical and professional standards, and participates in case staffing, care management meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Completes clinical documentation professionally and promptly, maintaining data for departmental statistics, and develops goals and objectives for clinical services in consultation with supervisors.
• Delivers staff training on mental health issues and may assist in the development and refinement of facility policies and procedures to meet recognized standards.
• Participates in a 24-hour crisis intervention system, promptly notifies the supervising Psychologist of serious incidents, and provides timely updates on clinical concerns impacting clients or the mental health services program.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in psychology.

Experience

• Experience with mental health delivery systems. Experience in the mental field that indicates knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and psychological evaluation techniques, including psychological assessment instruments.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed as a License Psychological Associate in the state of Kentucky.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.