Psychologist

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.

Time Type:

Full time