Clinical Psychologist

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized as one of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
• Residential and group home services for children and adults
• Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
• Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
• Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare

Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all, Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative, effective healthcare to underserved communities. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Damar is currently seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our integrated healthcare team at our East campus in Richmond, Indiana! The Clinical Psychologist works with both children and adults, completing intake and diagnostic appointments, consultations, and comprehensive psychological evaluations. Assessments may include cognitive, academic/achievement, social-emotional, behavioral, neuropsychological, autism, and other diagnostic assessments and symptom screeners, as clinically appropriate. The Clinical Psychologist provides individuals served and caregivers with comprehensive diagnostic reports, recommendations, and guidance to support ongoing care and treatment planning.

At Damar, our Clinical Psychologists have the independence to manage their clinical work while being part of a collaborative, integrated healthcare team focused on providing high-quality, individualized care. We offer a flexible Monday-Friday schedule designed to support work-life balance, along with dedicated administrative support so you can focus your time on your patients and clinical work. Our administrative team handles scheduling, billing, and prior authorizations, allowing you to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing meaningful, quality care.

• →Conducts timely and thorough assessments and evaluations for assigned clients
• →Supervises and provides clinical guidance and training to the Psychometrists, reviewing all diagnosis and evaluations completed, approving work completed
• →Gathers collateral documentation by requesting, receiving and organizing previous mental health, medical, education and other records to be used in the overall assessment of the client and evaluation
• →Completes diagnostic interviews and uses screening tools to evaluate the need for further testing
• →Makes a clinical determination on the most appropriate assessments, measures, and tests to utilize
• →Completes all documentation, including but not limited to, evaluation reports within 15 business days of the date of service
• →Provides recommendations to caregivers both when a diagnosis is given and when a diagnosis is not
• →Utilizes a trauma assumed approach when addressing patient problem behavior
• →Seeks patient consent during the evaluation process
• →Ensures that documentation is consistent with billed services, is accurate, and legible
• →Interacts professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and others using excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Required:
  • PsyD or PhD
  • A minimum of 2 years completing diagnostic assessments
  • HSPP endorsement
  • Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
  • Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
  • Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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