Licensed Psychologist

Fulton State Hospital is looking for a few good Licensed Psychologists to join the team You'll work in one of four areas based on your experience and expertise.

The Social Learning Program:

Located within the state-of-the-art, high-security Nixon Forensic Center, the Social Learning Program at Fulton State Hospital is the longest running program of its kind in the nation. Research has established the Social Learning Program as the “treatment of choice” for individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders in inpatient treatment settings. It is an evidence-based, highly structured, milieu-based approach to treatment consisting of a network of skills training techniques and supports based on learning theory, individually tailored to client needs and delivered by all staff within the context of a supportive, rehabilitation-oriented foundation. Together these interventions form an extremely positive teaching environment that assists clients in developing adaptive behaviors and skills relevant to successful return to the community.

Sex Offender Treatment Program

The Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services (SORTS) Program is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our program. SORTS utilizes evidence-based treatments to work with our challenging population of clients who have been civilly committed. SORTS primarily utilizes CBT with our clients, but uses elements of DBT and other treatment modalities as well. We are looking for someone is strong clinical skills and wants to use a variety of clinical interventions. You will be responsible for providing case management, group therapy, and individuals with clients with a variety of diagnoses who have a history of sexual offenses. You also will be part of multiple multidisciplinary treatment teams within the program, which includes social workers, other psychologist, psychiatrist, rehabilitation services providers, nurses, and direct care staff. You will also work closely with clients as they work towards achieving a conditional release. Strong documentation skills are need. This is also opportunity for this person to complete psychological assessments as need. If you feel you have these qualities, we would love for you to join our team

The Recovery and Self-Motivation Program

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.

The New Outlook Program

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.