Psychologist, Inpatient Behavioral Health

About the role

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 Psychologist joining our team, you're 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments to support admission, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical decision-making.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy using evidence-based 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 company's core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together.

Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or master's degree in psychology from an accredited school required.
• Pychologist license required per state regulations.
• Five years of post-graduate experience preferred.
• Two years of experience treating inpatient behavioral health patients preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and treatment modalities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Pay

$56.38 - $69.62/hr

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm No weekends or Holidays