What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at WellPath?
Location: West Liberty, KY
Facility: KY DOC Eastern KY Corr
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day 8 hour
Recruiter: Nicole Hedgespeth
Email: NHedgespeth@Wellpath.us
Compensation Information: $93,000 - $116,519 / year
Why Wellpath
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
About this role
As a Psychologist in a correctional or detention facility, the role involves providing clinical mental health services to inmate patients . The Psychologist is responsible for providing clinical supervision and guidance to any mental health professionals assisting them. The Psychologist must provide mental health services that are consistent with their professional training and experience while meeting the expectations of the facility.
What you bring to the table
Education
Doctorate in psychology and experience with mental health delivery systems
Experience
Significant professional experience in the mental field that indicates knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and psychological evaluation techniques, including psychological assessment instruments
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed to practice psychology in the State of employment by the appropriate state licensing agency
What you will do
Provide clinical and consultation services consistent with professional standards and institutional policies and procedures.
Conduct direct clinical services including diagnosis, treatment, psychological testing, and crisis intervention.
Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards of care and participate in quality improvement activities.
Develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services and assist in staff recruitment and selection .
Notify appropriate personnel of serious incidents and provide professional education and staff development as needed.
Our investment in you
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
Salary : $93,000 - $116,519