Job Description

Central State Hospital is seeking a Director of Psychology.

Director of Psychology Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manages psychology department including recruiting, hiring, and supervising psychologists, provides clinical consultation and competency assessment, assists in developing and implementing behavior plans, and in-services staff.

• Coordinates student training programs including practicum and pre-doctoral internships.

• Delivers patient care services as consistent with clinical degree and service needs.

• Monitors/reviews psychology department activities and documentation to assure compliance with standards, initiatives, and practices.

• Collaborates with senior management regarding competency issues.

• Responsible for developing performance indicators for the psychology department.

• Chairs and serves on hospital committees as assigned.

• Monitors and participates in departmental and hospital-wide performance improvement and strategic planning programs.

• Serves as administrator on-call as scheduled.

• Court liaison: works with court and assists staff in dealing with legal issues. Responsible for competency evaluations and supervision.

• Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

• Prepares and presents reports to senior management and stakeholders.

• Conducts staff training and professional development activities.

• Maintains accurate and confidential client records

Director of Psychology Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be licensed as Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Kentucky.

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Psy.D or Ph.D. in Kentucky.

• Several years of experience in managing a psychology team.

• Proven track record in program development and execution.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and policies.

LI-JW

Time Type:

Full time