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 timeSkills Required
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology
- Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Psychology
- Must be in the process of pursuing licensure
What We Do
Seven Counties Services is a Kentucky-based Community Mental Health Center and nonprofit behavioral-health provider. It delivers mental and behavioral health care, substance-use and addiction recovery treatment, developmental and intellectual-disability services, crisis support, and primary care to children, adults, and families across Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties. Its mission is to promote health, hope, and recovery while strengthening communities.
