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Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital

Madison, WI

Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital is set to open in late November 2024 in Madison, WI. This brand-new, 120-bed acute care facility will specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors facing mental health and substance use challenges. The hospital will offer a range of services, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and will develop specialized programs to address community needs.

We are currently seeking a PRN Psychologist to support our patients receiving specialized psychiatric care.

Overview:

The Psychologist will assess and evaluate patients through the use of case history, interview and observation. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development/adjustment. Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview and psychological tests, as well as formulate and administer programs of treatment.

For more information, please contact Eva Fassauer at eva.fassauer@acadiahealthcare.com or 615-861-7410.

• Assess and diagnose patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills. 
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on area of defined clinical expertise, risk and overall patient care complexity and identifies desired patient outcomes.
• Prescribe and manage medications by the prescriptive authority allowed within the state the facility operates.
• Evaluate and monitor patient outcome and response to care using current best practice guidelines and developed clinical protocols.
• Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, medical and psychosocial approaches.
• Collaborate with clinical staff in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare and a review of patient progress and treatment.
• Provide consultation and training to other team members regarding the patient medical psychological care, including pharmacologic management needs.
• Conduct psychological assessments. Educate consumers and their families regarding medications/symptoms/illness/side effects upon request.
• Collaborate with other providers as necessary.
• Participate in the on-going assessment and therapeutic engagement of patient.
• Order, interpret and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for patient care.
• May administer psychological testing, scoring and interpreting psychological tests, and advise others on the appropriateness of psychological testing. May perform evaluations of personality and cognitive functioning.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

•  Master's or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university required, level determined by the state in which the facility is operating.
• Three or more years' experience post Masters preferred.
• Able to use various modalities, including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.
• One year experience required in a supervisory capacity in a mental health treatment program, preferably including both clinical and administrative supervision.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current professional license, per state regulations/requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where facility requires.

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

• Growth Opportunities second to none in the industry
• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

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