Psychologist, Court Evaluation

Facility Name:Valley Spring Behavioral health

Position:Psychologist - Forensic Court Evaluation Unit

schedule: Monday Friday 8am 5pm No weekends or Holidays

Shift: Full Time Days

Your experience matters:

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Psychologistjoining our team youre embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens adults and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How youll Contribute:

• Conducts psychological assessments diagnostic evaluations and risk assessments to support admission treatment planning and ongoing clinical decision-making.
• Triage Assessments and evaluations for our Forensic Unit
• Provides individual group and family psychotherapy using evidencebased practices appropriate to the inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Develops implements and documents individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Participates actively in treatment team meetings staffing discussions and discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Provides consultation to psychiatrists medical providers nursing staff and other clinicians regarding diagnosis treatment strategies and behavioral interventions.
• Completes all clinical documentation accurately legibly and within required timeframes in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws hospital policy CMS and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with state licensure laws ethical standards hospital policies HIPAA and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintains patient safety and confidentiality and adheres to seclusion and restraint standards abuse/neglect reporting requirements and risk management practices.
• Participates in performance improvement activities clinical outcome monitoring and hospital or department committees as assigned.
• Collaborates with leadership and clinical staff to support quality improvement initiatives policy development and best practices in inpatient care.
• Maintains a professional appearance demeanor and conduct at all times and upholds patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility standards.
• Always exhibit the companys core values of champion patient care do the right thing embrace individuality act with kindness and making a difference together.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Salary: $117000 - $144000

What We are looking for:

Psychologist license required per state of Philosophy (PhD)
Five years of post-graduate experience preferred.
one year of experience treating inpatient behavioral health patients preferred.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.