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Psychologist - BCBA

Date Posted:  Sep 12, 2024
Requisition ID:  449518
Location: 

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46218

 

Work for Indiana

 

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

 

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

 

 

About Neurodiagnostic Institute: 

The Neurodiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center (NDI) is located on the Community Hospital East campus in Indianapolis delivering advanced evaluations and treatments for patients with psychiatric illness. 
Together the NDI and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) offer a modern, healing atmosphere for all Hoosiers. 

 

Role Overview:

Psychologist/BCBA – The NeuroDiagnostic Institute is seeking a psychologist with board certification in behavioral analysis to support the development of programming for patients with an intellectual disability who have been admitted to the hospital. In addition, the psychologist will assist in the development of curriculum and training materials to support the education and professional development needs of the hospital’s licensed clinicians and unlicensed care givers. 

 

Salary Statement

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $71,500.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

 

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

  • Administer initial and annual psychological assessments for all patients. 
  • Perform psychological testing, scoring, interpretation, and written reports. 
  • Participate in clinical treatment meetings. 
  • Provide evidence-based, recovery oriented therapeutic interventions to patients in individual and/or group format. 
  • Maintain a therapeutic alliance with the patient and family/caregivers and facilitates family therapy. 
  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic and psychoeducational interventions for campus-wide active treatment groups. 
  • Complete documentation of all aspects of patient contact per facility, departmental and HIPPA guidelines. 
  • Provide recommendations for specialized psychological evaluation and treatment according to the goals outlined in the master treatment plan. 
  • Ensure patient involvement and participation in treatment planning and implementation. 

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: 

  • Possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.  
  • Must hold a valid license as a Psychologist by the Indiana State Psychology Board. 
  • Knowledge of psychological theory, practice, and applicable laws pertaining to the practice of psychology in Indiana. 
  • Ability to utilize various sources of data to determine changing clinical needs of hospital population and the ability to plan and or alter psychological practice accordingly. 
  • Ability to administer, interpret, and incorporate psychological assessment materials to address salient diagnostic and treatment issues. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
  • Knowledge of the professional ethical guidelines delineated by the American Psychological Association. 
  • Knowledge of the State of Indiana rules and statutes and HIPAA regulations pertaining to patient privacy and confidentiality. 
  • Ability to supervise master’s level clinicians and practicum students, if applicable. 

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

 

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
  • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
  • Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
  • Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
    • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
    • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Group life insurance
  • Referral Bonus program
  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free Parking for most positions
  • Free LinkedIn Learning access

     

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

 

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

 

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