Licensed Psychologist - Central State Hospital
About The Position
Central State Hospital is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to provide treatment to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance, developmental, and behavioral health needs. The role involves developing and/or completing risk assessments, psychological testing, behavioral plans, and individual and group therapies. The psychologist will also assist in crisis interventions, complete initial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and assist with discharge planning. Participation in a multidisciplinary treatment team is required to assess diagnosis, danger, benefit, and the least restrictive level of care. Additionally, the position may involve providing supervision to practicum students and interns if appropriately credentialed, and testifying for involuntary commitment hearings, competency evaluations, and occasional criminal responsibility evaluations. Training and mentorship are provided for new psychologists, especially for testifying in legal proceedings.
Requirements
- Licensed Psychologist
- Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Psychology.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology.
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.
- Conduct competency evaluations and occasional criminal responsibility evaluations.
- Testify when subpoenaed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
