Director of Psychology - Central State Hospital

Job Description Central State Hospital is seeking a 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 consistent with clinical degree and service needs. Monitors and 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. 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. Employer Overview Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavioral health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees. Job Type: Full time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seven Counties Services