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Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist

The University of Kansas Health SystemKansas City, KSFull timePosted 1d ago

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About the job

Position Title

Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist

Strawberry Hill Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest

Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist

The Division of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking applicants for a Clinical Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and behavioral health services to adults with psychiatric and co-occurring medical conditions.

The Clinical Psychologist will work directly with the adult inpatient psychiatry treatment team to assess and treat individuals receiving multidisciplinary care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral interventions, participating in daily treatment team rounds, and collaborating closely with clinical teams to coordinate patient care.

The psychologist will join a 27-member Psychology Division within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Clinical practice will be based primarily at the Strawberry Hill Campus of The University of Kansas Health System, with additional outpatient responsibilities in the Department’s ambulatory clinic located within the Medical Pavilion on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring medical conditions and will bring expertise in contemporary approaches to psychological assessment, treatment, advocacy, and rehabilitation. Faculty are encouraged to participate in scholarly activities and collaborate with colleagues throughout the health system and university.

As part of this position, there will be opportunities to supervise and train psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and psychiatry residents. Opportunities for academic collaboration, research, and professional development are also available.

About the Position

  • Provide assessment, psychotherapy, counseling, and support services to individuals receiving care at the Strawberry Hill Campus.
  • Provide individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Conduct psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations to inform treatment planning.
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other medical personnel.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team rounds and coordinate ongoing patient care.
  • Maintain a productive clinical practice in the ambulatory psychiatry clinic.
  • Work effectively with other clinical services and outside collaborating facilities to facilitate interaction and continuity of patient care.
  • Maintain flexibility regarding clinical assignments to further the best interests of the Department as a whole.
  • Provide excellent educational experiences for psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and psychiatry residents.
  • Participate in Division and Department activities, faculty meetings, hospital and medical school committees, and grand rounds.
  • Collaborate in clinical activities, scholarly work, and research initiatives with other faculty.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA-accredited clinical internship)
  • One year of relevant post-doctoral experience in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology
  • Must be fully licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas and the State of Missouri by the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Board Certification or Board Certification eligibility through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in a specialty relevant to this position
  • Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring medical conditions
  • Prior experience in an Academic Medical Center during internship or postdoctoral training
  • Involvement in local, state, or national professional psychology organizations related to education, clinical practice, or research
  • Scholarly interests, research experience, and collaborative academic involvement

Benefits and Compensation

  • Recent increase in overall compensation package
  • Generous retirement contribution
  • Relocation assistance
  • Health, dental, vision
  • CME allowance
  • LTD/STD and life insurance
  • Professional liability insurance

About The University of Kansas Hospital

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1,045-bed academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.

The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Country Club Plaza.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe suburban neighborhoods, excellent schools, outstanding restaurants, abundant outdoor recreation, and numerous cultural attractions.

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Current NWSL team, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and the Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Darci Deskin, Provider Recruiter

ddeskin@kumc.edu

913.951.7748 cell

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-59278

Important information for you to know as you apply

  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .
  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu .
  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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