Psychologist Job

Central State Hospital is seeking a Licensed 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

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress, Company Cafeteria

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a State operated, 24-hour facility, that provides inpatient psychiatric care for adults 18 and older that are experiencing acute behavioral health problems and require 24-hour clinical supervision, observation and assessment; with the mission to facilitate recovery and return to community life. We have capacity for 70 patients and average about 50-55 patients per day. Hospital operations include a total of four units; three units are co-ed and one all male and serving approximately 700-1000 individual patients per year.