Director of Psychology - Central State Hospital

Seven Counties Services • Louisville, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital is seeking a Director of Psychology to manage the psychology department. This role involves clinical leadership, staff supervision, program development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The Director will also be involved in patient care, staff training, and hospital-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Kentucky.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Psy.D or Ph.D. in Kentucky.
• Several years of experience in managing a psychology team.
• Proven track record in program development and execution.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manages psychology department including recruiting, hiring, and supervising psychologists.
• Provides clinical consultation and competency assessment.
• Assists in developing and implementing behavior plans, and in-services staff.
• Coordinates student training programs including practicum and pre-doctoral internships.
• Delivers patient care services as consistent with clinical degree and service needs.
• Monitors/reviews psychology department activities and documentation to assure compliance with standards, initiatives, and practices.
• Collaborates with senior management regarding competency issues.
• Responsible for developing performance indicators for the psychology department.
• Chairs and serves on hospital committees as assigned.
• Monitors and participates in departmental and hospital-wide performance improvement and strategic planning programs.
• Serves as administrator on-call as scheduled.
• Court liaison: works with court and assists staff in dealing with legal issues.
• Responsible for competency evaluations and supervision.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares and presents reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Conducts staff training and professional development activities.
• Maintains accurate and confidential client records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree