Job Description

Clinical Psychologist – PsyD (Family Medicine Residency Program)

Location: Outpatient Clinic — Hopkinsville, KY

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Days

Compensation: $95,000–$120,000 DOE (flexible for exceptional candidates)

Provides comprehensive ambulatory behavioral health services and serves as a key educator within an established Family Medicine Residency Program. This position combines clinical care, curriculum development, resident education, and wellness support for physicians in training.

Position Overview

The Clinical Psychologist will lead the Behavioral Science and Psychiatry curriculum for Family Medicine residents, provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting, and support residents’ interpersonal, communication, and stress‑management skills. This role includes supervising behavioral health rotations, coaching residents, and supporting their own mental health and wellness.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapeutic interventions, and case management for individuals, families, and groups.
• Conduct joint sessions with residents to assess and treat behavioral health conditions such as depression, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, alcohol use disorders, and other primary‑care‑presenting concerns.
• Maintain an active patient caseload and develop referral sources.
• See residency‑referred behavioral health patients as needed.

Residency Education & Curriculum Leadership

• Develop and oversee the Behavioral Science/Psychiatry curriculum in alignment with Residency Review Committee (RRC) guidelines.
• Teach residents how to identify, assess, and manage behavioral health conditions in primary care.
• Lead group therapy training, behavioral health skills workshops, and communication‑skills coaching, including review of video‑recorded medical encounters.
• Supervise residents during their behavioral health outpatient rotations.
• Prepare and deliver Noon Conference lectures and supplemental curriculum.
• Maintain updated reading lists and patient education resources for resident learning.

Resident Wellness & Support

• Develop, lead, and manage the Stress Management and Wellness Program for residents.
• Provide confidential counseling to residents for stress management and personal behavioral health concerns.
• Offer support and evaluation for residents as requested by program leadership.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Consult with faculty and resident physicians regarding behavioral health considerations affecting patient care.
• Support the integration of behavioral health into the primary care model.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in Clinical, Counseling, Health, or School Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Current and valid license to practice Psychology in the State of Kentucky.
• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in teaching and/or counseling (doctoral‑level teaching preferred).
• Familiarity with DSM for diagnostic purposes.
• Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and APA standards related to patient care, rights, and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) with company match
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Sign‑on Bonus available
• Relocation Assistance available

Who We Are

Headquartered in Central Florida, Pivotal Placement Services is a national workforce solutions firm specializing in healthcare staffing from staff‑level to leadership. We provide Right‑to‑Hire Contract Staffing, Direct Placement, and MSP/VMS solutions nationwide.

Pivotal Placement Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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