About this role
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.
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Time Type:
Full time