What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychologist - OP Owensboro Clinic position at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?
The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults within a community mental health setting. This position requires expertise in evidence-based psychological assessments and contributes to interdisciplinary care teams to inform diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and service eligibility determinations.
Essential Functions:
Psychological Assessment
- Administer, score, interpret, and document psychological tests including cognitive, personality, achievement, adaptive functioning, behavioral, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Conduct intake interviews and behavioral observations to gather relevant clinical data.
- Prepare integrated psychological evaluation reports that align with clinical and diagnostic standards (e.g., DSM-5- TR).
- Provide clinical impressions and diagnostic formulations to assist in treatment planning and eligibility determinations for services (e.g., therapy, case management, school services, disability evaluations).
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Participate in case consultations with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and support staff.
- Present findings to treatment teams and attend staff meetings as necessary.
- Coordinate testing referrals and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders in a clear, professional, and timely manner.
Clinical and Administrative Duties
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency policies and funding/regulatory requirements.
- Follow ethical and professional standards as outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA) and licensing boards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and peer review processes as applicable.
Qualifications:
Required-
- Doctorate or Master's degree in Psychology, and completion of clinical internship; Certification/Licensure State of KY as Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Practitioner, Licensed Psychological Associate, or eligibility for KY licensure, as documented by out-of-state licensure.
- Experience with psychological assessment tools such as the WAIS-IV/V, WISC-V, MMPI-2/3, BASC-3, Vineland-3, ADOS-2, etc.
- Strong report writing and communication skills.
- Familiarity with DSM-5-TR and evidence-based diagnostic practices.
Preferred-
- 1 year of psychological evaluation experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience in community mental health, public behavioral health, or integrated care settings.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, neuro-developmental assessments, and culturally responsive evaluation.
Salary : $54,080 - $71,760