$100K+ in the first year for a clinical psychologist is double the national average...maybe it's because the position is in Louisiana.
Licensed Clinical or Counseling Psychologist
Company: PBHS Location: Alexandria, LA 71301
Salary/Wage: 80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD Status: Full Time, Employee
Job Category: Healthcare - Social Services/Mental Health Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 Year
Industry: Hospitals/Ambulatory Health Care Services Education Level: Doctorate
Job Description
Psychological and Behavioral Health Services (PBHS) is currently recruiting a doctoral level licensed/license eligible psychologist to join our practice in Central Louisiana. Our practice was established in 1996 and is owned and operated by psychologists. We are presently comprised of five licensed psychologists and two licesure candidates that will be licensed in early 2005. We presently provides a variety of professional services through our office complex, as well as consultative/contractual services to a variety of different hospitals and facilities. Although traditional assessment and treatment activities are regularly completed, our practice specializes in providing high quality psychological and behavioral services to individuals with mental ******ation and/or developmental disabilities.
The current position offers two separate components. The first is providing psychological services to the state's largest developmental center that is located less than 1/2 mile from our office. We presently provide the facility with seven full time psychologists who function in a wide array of clinical and administrative duties (discussed below). the second is that of a psychologist in our group practice where individuals can pursue their own additional clinical interests.
Pinecrest Developmental Center (PDC) is located on an exctensive campus and is the home of aopproximately 600 residents. The facility is divided into three separate units with approximately 200 individuals on each unit. Each unit is provided with two full time doctoral level psychologists who provide crutial servies across a range of areas. As unit psychologists, we serve as the primary clinical supervisors for approximately seven bachelors and masters level "Team Leaders", each of whom coordinate multidisciplinary services for the individuals in their caseloads. We are directly involved in the development of comprehensive psychological evaluations, completion of functional analyses of behavioral concerns, and subsequent development and monitoring of behavioral supports. During the past year, team leaders have also been taking a more direct role in the oversight of "active treatment". This would include selection, development, and oversight of most learning-based (skill acquisition) objectives and other supports provided by the team to improve the individual's independence, quality of life, and ability to transition to a less restriced living environment.
PDC is also an APA approved doctoral level internship site. Involvement in this program is also available and is run/supervised by our psychologists. Additionally, PDC is the training site for many doctoral level students from LSU's clinical psychology program. As such, opportunities for involvement in ongoing research projects are often available. The influx of new students and interns ads a fresh element to the facility as well as training and research opportunities.
Our group practice is well established and provides opportunities for our psychologists to pursue other clinical interests. We work to support an environment where "clinicians can be clinicians". Psychologists currently engage in a variety of activities including individual/marital/family assessment and intervention, disability evaluations, child custody evaluations, and select forensic activities. We also provide contractual services to facilities such as physical rehabilitation hospitals, correctional settings, local mental health centers, and developmetal centers. We are open to providing support for the pursuit of essentially any clinical activities that our psychologists are competent to provide.
An additinal draw to the state of Louisiana is the fact that we have legislation passed that has allowed us to pursue limited prescriptive privileges. Training programs are established and ongoing. One of our owners has already completed the courses and two others are in the process at this time.
This position may be filled by either a licensed psychologist, or one that is license eligible in Louisiana. Individuals looking for postdoctoral supervision towards licensure are encouraged to apply. However, we are interested in recruiting individuals who are ready to make a longer term commitment to their professional development.
More pecific details on this opportunity will be provided to qualified and interested candidates, and are beyond the scope of this posting. You must have a doctoral degree in psychology to qualify for this position. The starting compenstaion for a licensed psychologist is $80k/yr based upon 2000hr/year. Candidates pending licensure would be paid $60-70k DOE. Additional compensation may be gained by providing additional hours at PDC or by completing additional clinical activities through the practice. Outside clinical activities are paid based upon an 80/20 split of all collections. It is common for licensed clinicians to exceed $100K during their first year. your final compensation is limited primarily by your motivation. Interested parties should be prepared to provide a brief letter of interest, contact information, and a current vitae (in WORD format for e-mail attachments). The position is available immediately.
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