A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!
Position Summary:
Oakwood New Vista offers a collaborative, multi-disciplinary work setting for psychologists interested in a stimulating and active environment. The psychologist is responsible for providing evidence-based psychology services to adult inpatient clients with Intellectual Developmental Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder and cooccurring psychiatric conditions. The psychologist provides direct treatment to clients via individual therapy, group therapy, skills training, and behavior plan implementation. The Psychologist may complete a variety of assessments including, psychological, cognitive, ADHD, autism, dementia, and adaptive functioning. They model and provide crisis risk assessment, de-escalation, and response. The psychologist is responsible for assessing challenging behavior, designing behavioral treatment, and monitoring progress. The psychologist trains staff in the principles and practice of Positive Behavior Support methodology. They serve as a member of Interdisciplinary Teams providing expertise regarding behavioral and mental health issues. They provide 202B.040 (involuntary admission to an ICF/IID) evaluation and court testimony. There are opportunities to work in our Autism Outpatient Clinic, providing Autism assessment to children and adults and opportunities to provide consultation to community providers. Oakwood New Vista offers excellent pay and benefits, opportunities for advancement, Psychology Board approved supervision and support for CEUs.
Required Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Psychology License/certified to practice in Kentucky as required by the State Board of Psychology New graduates able to obtain temporary licensure are also encouraged to apply Behavioral psychology expertise, IDD and ASD experience strongly preferred Valid Driver's license Ability to meet criminal background and drug screening standards Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package. Generous and flexible PTO plan FREE Onsight Primary Care Clinic for employees and their dependents Health, Vision and Dental insurance Numerous opportunities for company paid CEU Retirement savings through KRS Pension Plan and 401K Company paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and more New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company's policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
