Psychologist

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of 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.

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible.

Our team of professionals assist our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare/Medicaid Hospital.

Salary Statement
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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 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.

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.

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 the ability to plan and 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 Association.
• Knowledge of the State 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.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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