Psychologist

Seven Counties; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Central State Hospital is seeking a Psychologist to provide treatment to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring needs. The role includes risk assessments, testing, and individual/group therapies, with crisis intervention support as needed.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology and be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Psychology, or be in the process of pursuing licensure. Supervision of practicum students may be available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology is required.
• Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Psychology is required.
• Must be actively pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance, developmental, and behavioral health needs.
• Develops and/or completes any warranted risk assessments and psychological testing, behavioral plans, and/or individual and group therapies.
• Assists in crisis interventions.
• Completes initial assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and assists with discharge planning.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary treatment team to assess diagnosis, danger, benefit, and least restrictive level of care.
• Provides supervision to practicum students and interns, if appropriately credentialed.
• Testifies for involuntary commitment hearings as needed (Note: New psychologists receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to observe before independently testifying).
• Conduct competency evaluations and occasional criminal responsibility evaluations. Testify when subpoenaed. (Note: Training can also be provided for these tasks).

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology

Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Psychology

Must be in process of pursuing licensure

Job description

Job Description:

Central State Hospital is seeking a Psychologist

• Provides treatment to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance, developmental, and behavioral health needs.
• Develops and/or completes any warranted risk assessments and psychological testing, behavioral plans, and/or individual and group therapies.
• Assists in crisis interventions.
• Completes initial assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and assists with discharge planning.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary treatment team to assess diagnosis, danger, benefit, and least restrictive level of care.
• Provides supervision to practicum students and interns, if appropriately credentialed.
• Testifies for involuntary commitment hearings as needed (Note: New psychologists receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to observe before independently testifying).
• Conduct competency evaluations and occasional criminal responsibility evaluations. Testify when subpoenaed. (Note: Training can also be provided for these tasks).

Preferred Credentials:

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology.

Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Psychology.

Must be in process of pursuing licensure.

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Time Type:

Full time