Clinical or Counseling Psychologist – Professional Well-Being Center

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

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About The Position

The University of Kansas Health System’s Professional Well-Being Center provides no-cost, confidential, voluntary counseling and psychiatric services, wellness and leader consultations, and outreach programming to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, health professionals, and KUMC academic faculty. The Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical or Counseling Psychologist to join its expanding behavioral health team in an outpatient role focused on the well-being of healthcare providers and health science academic faculty. The psychologist will deliver a broad range of psychological services, including evaluations, triage, treatment, psychoeducation, counseling, consultations, outreach presentations, and crisis response. Counseling is provided individually, to couples, and in groups, both in person and through telehealth. The role also supports strategic wellness initiatives intended to foster a healthy and inclusive work environment for medical professionals and academic faculty. The position is described as 0.5 FTE and follows a Monday–Friday part-time schedule, with one weekday evening until 7 p.m. expected. There are no on-call responsibilities. The posting also lists “Time Type: Full time.” Compensation includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Doctorate in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program, including an APA-approved clinical internship.
One year of relevant postdoctoral experience.
Must be fully licensed or eligible for licensure within 60 days to practice as a psychologist in Kansas and Missouri.
Demonstrated experience providing brief therapy to individuals, couples, and groups.
Strong clinical and crisis-management skills, including the ability to work with high-acuity clients with complex mental health needs.
Demonstrated multicultural competence in mental health service provision.
Experience designing and implementing outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops.
Experience providing clinical consultation.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
PSYPACT credentialed or eligible.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of postdoctoral clinical experience.
Two or more years of experience providing services to healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Deliver initial psychological evaluations, triage, treatment, and psychoeducation for healthcare professionals at the Professional Well-Being Center.
Provide individual, couples, and group counseling in person and via telehealth.
Offer consultations and lead outreach presentations for staff and departments.
Support strategic wellness initiatives to foster a healthy and inclusive work environment for medical professionals and academic faculty.
Participate in crisis response efforts without on-call duties.