Psychologist

Work for Indiana

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. You’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction. As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment. We provide psychiatric and co‑occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services.

Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych‑education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. Unit‑based programming is augmented with campus‑wide specialty groups. RSH has been a state leader in evidenced‑based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

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

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• 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 facilitate 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.

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 may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that 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.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• 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.
• 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 or alter psychological practice accordingly.
• Ability to administer, interpret, and incorporate psychological assessment materials to address salient diagnostic and treatment issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the professional ethical guidelines delineated by the American Psychological…