Senior Psychologist– Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Wayne County, NC

62d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to an adult inpatient unit at Cherry Hospital. The patient care units serve chronically mentally ill adults who exhibit behavioral problems that interfere with their ability to function safely in a less restrictive environment. Behavioral problems treated on this unit may include, but are not limited to: aggression, hostility, non-compliance, self-injurious behaviors, mood lability, psychotic thinking, and property destruction. This unit specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of these patients. Treatment modalities employed include psychopharmacology, behavior therapy, milieu therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy, social and adaptive living skills training. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide direct psychological services within the Patient Care Units. This work includes emergency services, diagnostic evaluations, capacity restoration services, group and individual therapy services, and other treatment services for severely disturbed adults who reside in the eastern region of the state. The position may also provide supervision to Licensed Psychological Associates and practicum students/interns.

Requirements

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270)
Two years of professional psychological experience, one of which must be postdoctoral.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of core areas of normal and abnormal psychology include perception, motivation, development, learning, the biological bases of behavior, and psychotherapy.
Skill in the provision of comprehensive psychological evaluations using objective and projective measures.
Skill in providing an array of therapeutic interventions for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Knowledge of mental health systems and ability to integrate treatment resources.
Ability to supervise master's degree level graduate psychology students and master's degree level psychological associates.

Responsibilities

Provide direct psychological services within the Patient Care Units.
Conduct emergency services, diagnostic evaluations, capacity restoration services, group and individual therapy services, and other treatment services for severely disturbed adults.
Provide supervision to Licensed Psychological Associates and practicum students/interns.