Psychologist

New Outlook Program (NOP)

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:

New Outlook Program (NOP)

Fulton State Hospital

600 East 5th Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Why you’ll love this position:

The New Outlook Program for Behavior and Mood Self-Management (NOP) is one of four long-term treatment programs at Fulton State Hospital and has a 75-bed capacity. NOP was conceptualized to treat individuals who experience severe mood dysregulation and who exhibit challenging behavior as a result. Many participants meet the criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as other severe personality disorders, mood disorders, diagnoses involving intellectual and developmental delays, and various paraphilias. In order to treat this unique population, our program uses a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Positive Behavior Support. As our participants have very individualized treatment needs, an emphasis is placed on creating personalized target behaviors and incentive programs. NOP strives to guide participants in developing a skillful method of responding to stressful situations and dysregulated emotions through providing compassionate care and treatment, with the ultimate goal of assisting them in achieving a life worth living.

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 (13)
• 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:

The NOP program is looking for an individual with strong clinical skills who is reliable and adaptable. Day to day responsibilities include leading treatment groups, providing individual therapy, offering case management and completing all required documentation for clients whose diagnoses and treatment needs vary. This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team, which includes social workers, psychiatrist, rehabilitation services providers, nurses, and direct care staff. An individual in this position may complete psychological assessments as needed, participate in research projects and committees, and/or supervise psychology interns and students.

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 with severe mood and behavior dysregulation

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