Psychologist

Recovery and Self Motivation Program (RSM)

Salary: Dependent upon licensure

Loan Reimbursement: This position is eligible for student loan reimbursement up to $400 per month! (This includes postdoctoral residents as well.)

Job Location:

Recovery & Self-Motivation Program

Fulton State Hospital

600 East 5th Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Why you’ll love this position:

FSH is known for evidence-based treatment and innovative practices. The Recovery and Self-Motivation Program (RSM) serves 75 clients within a high security setting and was overhauled and re-implemented in 2019. The program’s population typically includes clients experiencing psychotic disorders or major mood disorders who may also have a primary or secondary personality disorder. Our primary focus is providing psychiatric rehabilitation through a nurturing and safe environment that fosters recovery. Our ultimate goal is to promote social connection and target prosocial values to help move these individuals toward self-management and reintegration into the community. The Recovery and Self-Motivation Program treats these individuals using a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Prosocial Principles, while incorporating Restorative Justice practices.

Your Benefits Package (paid for by your employer at no cost to you or cost is shared)

• Medical Insurance
• Strive Employee Life & Family (SELF) Program
• Pension/Survivor Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance (term)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Education Assistance (where available)
• Paid Holidays (14)
• Annual Leave & Sick Leave (starting at 10 hours per month of each)
• Parental Leave
• Workers’ Compensation
• Unemployment Compensation
• Social Security Retirement
• Medicare

Optional Benefits (you pay premiums)

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance (term)
• Universal Life Insurance

Optional Tax-Saving Benefits (you contribute money toward tax and retirement savings)

• Deferred Compensation (MO Deferred Comp)
• Health Savings Account (for those who are eligible)
• Cafeteria Plan

Additional Perks

• Distributed work
• Flexible scheduling
• Free Shuttle to Jefferson City and Columbia
• Paid conferences and opportunities for CEUs
• Opportunities for research
• Supervision for licensure if needed

What you’ll do:

• Lead treatment groups; provide individual therapy and offer case management
• Complete needed documentation and conduct/supervise psychological assessments
• Add unique expertise to a diverse treatment team
• May supervise students, interns and other staff as needed
• May be a part of ongoing research at the hospital
• Serve as a faculty member in the APA accredited internship
• Leadership opportunities are available, as well as the ability to be involved in hospital wide committees

All you will need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology
• License eligible or licensed as a Psychologist in Missouri

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and/or experience with forensic clients within an inpatient setting
• Training and/or experience treating individuals diagnosed with psychotic spectrum. mood and personality disorders

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Jessica Sergio, Ph.D.

Director of Psychology

jessica.sergio@dmh.mo.gov