Psychologist

Overview

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $94,718.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Conduct Assessments and Provide Diagnostic Insight

• Administers initial and annual psychological assessments for all patients to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Performs psychological testing, scoring, interpretation, and written reports to inform clinical decision-making.

Engage in Treatment Planning and Collaboration

• Participates in clinical treatment meetings to contribute psychological expertise to interdisciplinary care.
• Provides recommendations for specialized psychological evaluation and treatment according to the goals outlined in the master treatment plan to align care with patient needs.
• Ensures patient involvement and participation in treatment planning and implementation to promote engagement and recovery.

Deliver Therapeutic Interventions and Support

• Provides evidence-based, recovery-oriented therapeutic interventions to patients in individual and/or group format to address mental health needs.
• Maintains a therapeutic alliance with the patient and family/caregivers and facilitate family therapy to strengthen support systems.
• Provides evidence-based therapeutic and psycho educational interventions for campus-wide active treatment groups to promote shared learning and recovery.

Document and Uphold Standards

• Completes documentation of all aspects of patient contact per facility, departmental, and HIPAA guidelines to ensure compliance and continuity of care.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Driving for Results

• Ability to utilize various sources of data to determine changing clinical needs of hospital population and the ability to plan and/or alter psychological practice accordingly.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Managing Stress

• Knowledge of psychological theory, practice, and applicable laws pertaining to the practice of psychology in Indiana.
• Knowledge of the State of Indiana rules and statutes and HIPAA regulations pertaining to patient privacy and confidentiality.

Showing Care and Understanding

• Knowledge of the professional ethical guidelines delineated by the American Psychological Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Teaching

• Ability to administer, interpret, and incorporate psychological assessment materials to address salient diagnostic and treatment issues.
• Ability to supervise master’s level clinicians and practicum students, if applicable.

Education and Experience

• Possess a Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Must hold a valid license as a Psychologist by the Indiana State Psychology Board.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions…