Job Description

Join our team at the Behavioral Health Hamburg location! We are now hiring for a Clinical Psychologist

Work with an integrative and multidisciplinary team at Baptist Health Lexington in order to address and meet behavioral health needs of patients in the Lexington and the surrounding counties. Conduct assessments, provide individual counseling sessions, and develop individualized treatment plans in order to best facilitate our patients’ well-being and diminish emotional distress. Interventions and treatment are conducted according to our mission and includes operating from a well-being model. For example, patient interventions include: building coping skills for stress, empowerment through building healthy habits, stress alleviation via mindfulness practices, guidance in healing/recovering from trauma, and teaching/promoting adaptive thinking (alleviating negative self-talk).

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Provide evidence-based counseling and behavioral interventions to address emotional, behavioral, and psychological aspects of mental health.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach to patient care.
• Assist patients in developing effective coping strategies, stress management techniques, and behavior modification skills to facilitate well-being.

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions tailored to meet patients' specific needs and treatment goals.

• Administer psychological assessments to inform treatment planning and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Document patient interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all legal and ethical standards in patient care and specific those delineated by the national and state boards of psychology.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:

• PhD degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Social Work.

• Current/valid KY License to practice Psychology or Social Work

• Minimum of 1 year demonstrated experience in teaching and/or counseling.

• Pediatric experience preferred (ages 6 and up)

• Experience with ASD and ADHD testing preferred

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K Match
• Competitive PTO package
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Clinical Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, Psychology, Sign-on Bonus

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Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.