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NorthKey Community Care · 1 day ago

IDD Psychologist

Covington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychologist specialized in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to join our team. This role involves providing comprehensive mental health assessments, therapy, and support tailored to individuals with IDD, including those with autism and behavioral health needs.

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Responsibilities

Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and appropriately diagnose disorders using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials

Interact with clients to assist them in gaining an understanding of their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral status

Prepare professional reports that present relevant findings that may be used in a variety of circumstances, including individual use, forensic matters, and/or court proceedings

If qualified, conduct clinical supervision of less credentialed professions in related fields of study

Provide educational training to other professionals as needed to meet professional development goals and professional standards

Provide consultation to other clinicians and administrative personnel as indicated and requested

Provide ongoing therapeutic services to individuals with a diagnosed I/DD and a secondary MH diagnosis

Provide services and conduct self in a manner consistent with the professional Code of Conduct of NorthKey Community Care

Assess clients and/or provide therapy, counseling, intervention, and/or education to clients in a professional manner as described in client treatment plan to achieve identified goals

Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessment and treatment plans, including office-based and/or home-based treatment as indicated

Complete timely and accurate documentation regarding assessment and therapy

Meet all documentation requirements as defined by NorthKey policies

Ensure continuous reimbursable sessions for assigned clients

Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills

Perform assessments of new clients in a timely manner and complete updated assessments at least annually or upon change in clients condition

Provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults

Utilize most appropriate evidence-based practice(s) to address clients' needs

Develop treatment plans for clients based upon clients own words regarding areas of needs, their diagnoses and symptoms, utilizing discipline-informed theories and interventions

Participate in planned supervision and case consultation conferences as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Adhere responsibly to all NorthKey policies and procedures

Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information

Maximize efficiency and effective use of time in maintaining accurate and punctual time reporting

Attend internal meetings relating to responsibilities and duties

Maintain a professional and business-like manner in dealing with all internal staff, Board members, state and governmental staff, sub-contractors and vendors of NorthKey

Represent NorthKey in a professionally appropriate manner

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyIndependently licensedSupervision eligibilityIDDTherapeutic servicesMental health assessmentsEvidence-based practicesProfessional development