Clinical Psychologist

Overview

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist for Richmond State Hospital

Work Setup and Shift: On-site, Monday through Friday, 40-hour week

Interview Process: First interview via Teams; second interviews requiring in-person attendance

Duration: 6 months contract position and is likely to be extended or turn into a state permanent hire

Hourly Pay: $63/hour

Independent caseload: approximately 60 patients

• Administer initial and annual psychological assessments for all patients.
• Perform psychological testing, scoring, interpretation, and written reports.
• Participate in clinical treatment meetings.
• Provide evidence-based, recovery oriented therapeutic interventions to patients in individual and/or group format.
• Maintain a therapeutic alliance with the patient and family/caregivers and facilitates family therapy.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic and psycho educational interventions for campus-wide active treatment groups.
• Complete documentation of all aspects of patient contact per facility, departmental and HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide recommendations for specialized psychological evaluation and treatment according to the goals outlined in the master treatment plan.
• Ensure patient involvement and participation in treatment planning and implementation.

• Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Valid license as a Psychologist by the Indiana State Psychology Board
• Knowledge of psychological theory, practice, and applicable laws pertaining to the practice of psychology in Indiana
• Ability to utilize various sources of data to determine changing clinical needs of hospital population and plan accordingly
• Ability to administer, interpret, and incorporate psychological assessment materials to address salient diagnostic and treatment issues
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of APA ethical guidelines
• Knowledge of Indiana rules and statutes and HIPAA regulations pertaining to patient privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to supervise master’s level clinicians and practicum students, if applicable
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Experience in clinical settings with diverse adult populations, including geriatrics, preferably in an in-patient psychiatric or mental health facility
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health, and Health and Human Services